EveryThing Has Changed

Chapter 8

The alarm clock exploded with music playing a song by Nicki Minaj. I looked at the clock. 9:30 am. It was so early! And to add to all that i didn't go to sleep until 3 in the morning so I only got 6 hours of sleep. I fell out of bed and went up to my closet. I slipped on a pair of sweat pants and a orange hoodie. I was way to tired to take a shower. That required to much energy. I took care of all my business in the bathroom, laced up my converse, grabbed a granola bar, and walked into the sunshine.

I didnt bother calling mrs. Watson because Zuri usually slept until at least 11 in the morning. And I would be back way before then. As i walked off the bus I stifled back a yawn. I walked down the street and up to the door of the club. I slide in my key card and walked through the door. And there was Zack. He was wearing some basket ball shorts and a hoodie, with matching colored Jordan's. He smiled at me and I yawned.

"Are you tired." He laughed coming towards me.

"Yeah." I said running my hands through my hair.

"Well, I get to hear you sing for the first time." He smiled

"You didn't hear me at the club the other night?" I was confused

"No, as soon as I got here your gig was over." He pouted

I rolled my eyes and shoved him playfully and walked into the auditorium, which is were we had to rehearse for today. Zack was right behind me. I walked up the stairs on the stage and yawned into the microphone.

"Whoops." I looked at the ground.

He smiled and got up on the stage.

"What song does it say we're singing first?" He smiles and adjusted both microphones

"No air by Jordan sparks and Chris brown." I said, i loved that song so much

I went over to the radio and turned on the song. I quickly ran over over to the mic and took my place. I felt very confident. Then i started to sing my solo.

After we finished no air Zack looked at me stunned. He had a little shock and annoyance on his face.

"Damn girl! I didn't know you could sing that well." He stared at me

"What's that supposed to me?" I was a little hurt

"I don't know, it's just I hoped you didn't sing that well, just from the way you act and all...." He looked on the ground.

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes, and we finished our rehearsal.

2 hours later......

After rehearsal i had went home and changed into some peach colored skinny jeans, a black oversized sweater and some flats. I was meeting Felicia in Olive Garden today for some lunch. I was sitting at a booth waiting for her to show up. I saw her in the window walking hand in hand with Zack. Oh great. Before they walked inside they kissed. Kill me now please!?! I thought this was just a friendly lunch. No boys allowed. They walked in and sat down. I played with the napkin on the table.

"Well hello to you to!" Felicia said rolling her eyes at me.

"Hey." I looked down

"What's wrong?" She lightly kicked me from under the table

"Nothing, and I already ordered our food....." I looked at her annoyed

"Oh, yeah. Sorry for being late." She kicked me again, harder this time

"Ok." I rolled my eyes

Zack would not look at me. I guess he noticed I was a little upset about this morning. Pushing my thoughts aside the waiter came to our table bringing our food. When he put my plate in front of me he smiled at me and winked. A little piece of paper fell into my lap. It had a phone number and a name. Chris it read. "Call me sometime" was scribbled at the bottom. I smiled. And for the rest of the lunch time I kept that smile on my face.

A FEW HOURS LATER...........

I was standing in the bathroom at "The Spot." Looking in the mirror. I was wearing a light blue dress, that had the top cut low. I topped it off with a black button up vest. I also had on black pumps. My hair was curled to perfection. As i walked out of the bathroom I felt a tap on my shoulder. I jumped. It was Zack, and he looked really upset.

"Hey. Can I talk to you?" He asked me looking at his alligator skinned shoes.

"Uh sure?" I said playing with a curl in my hair.

He led me to one of the couches and we talked.

"I just wanted you to know that im sorry, i should of never said what I did at rehearsals. He said

"It's fine Zack, it really is. It's all cool." I rolled my eyes when he looked down.

"Ok thanks, we should probably get ready are gig is in 2 minutes." He smiled slightly

He got up and reached out his hand. Even though I really didn't want to i took it anyway. And he led me to the main lounge. We got on stage and looked at the band. They started up the music, we got the crowd ready, and started to sing. And I had to admit, I actually had fun.......

1 HOUR LATER........

Zack and I sat at a table, and it was really awkward. We sipped on glasses of water and just watch the people around us.

"Im gonna go get some fresh air, its hot in here." I said and stood up.

"Ok, you want me to take you home afterwards?" He took a gulp of his water.

"Yeah sure." I said nonchalantly. Honestly I didn't want to take the bus home.

I walked away from the table and went to the back alley outside. I stood outside and took a deep breath. Then i felt a cold clammy hand go around my neck and my waist. I screamed.

"Hey beautiful." I heard of voice say, and obviously he was drunk.

"Let go of me!" I screamed and kicked him from behind in a place you don't wanna be kicked.

He fell to a ground with a thud. I ran to the door. Dammit! It locks from the outside. I jiggled the handle and cried for help. No one was walking on the streets. Everyone was inside having a good time. The man grabbed me and pulled me to the hard, cold concrete. I hit my head really hard and I let out a loud cry. My head felt like it had been cracked open.The man got on top of me and stroked my hair, and the tears kept coming. I couldn't move because obviously he was way stronger than me and had an advantage.

"Help!" I screamed!

He put a blade to my throat. "Shut the hell up!" His breath smelt horrible and spit escaped his mouth hitting my face.

"Please, let me go!" I sobbed quietly

"I can't do that sweetheart, tonight you are mine." His hot breath said into my ear.

I shut my eyes tight. I never thought this would happen to me. This drunk man was about to rape me. And I couldn't do anything about it. I opened my eyes and just as I did,the man fell over onto the ground with a silent thud.