I'm officially smitten. It's been three weeks since our first date and things seem to be going well. He takes me out on the bike, we go for something to eat then find somewhere to stop and kiss before he drops me home. Tonight though, he is taking me out clubbing to meet his friends. I'm smiling to myself when my boss Jeff storms into the staff room. "SHIT! SHIT! SHIT!"
"What's wrong?" I ask. "Oh sorry, I didn't see you there. The lady who was meant to start the 'Kids Corner' today hasn't shown up. We are screwed. There will be twenty kids here in fifteen minutes, expecting to hear stories" he says. "I can do it".
"Really Emily, would you?" He asks. "Of course, I'm good with kids" I say. "You're a life saver, I owe you big time."
I'm having as much fun as the kids. Doing silly voices and pulling funny faces, this is so rewarding. I sure hope I get to do this again. Each time I finish a story I look up and notice the new guy watching me. He is grinning. Wow he is cute. I know I shouldn't be thinking that, I'm with Otis after all but a girl is allowed to look. He isn't tall but he isn't short, the perfect height for me. He has brown curly hair, pushed back off his face with an Alice band- it's extremely sexy- and the most gorgeous smile I have ever seen. I'm intrigued. I feel drawn to him in a way I have never been drawn to anyone. When I finish the story telling, I wave the kids goodbye and go over to talk to him. "Are you actually going to do any work? Or do you think the books will put themselves on the shelf" I say. I have no idea what possessed me to say something like that. He looks just as surprised by my cheekiness as I am. I'm just about to reassure him I was joking when he surprises me by saying "well actually they pay me to do the real work. We can't all just stand around looking pretty." I like him. "Emily Delaney, nice to meet you" I say. His smile reaches his eyes as he takes my out stretched hand. "Nathan Hart, pleased to meet you" he says. Just at that moment Jeff comes over looking ecstatic. "Emily, that was fantastic. We want you to do that every month from now on. I'm so glad that stupid woman didn't turn up. Oh great, I see you've met Nathan, look after him. Now excuse me will you." We stare at each other. I can feel this kind of electricity in the air between us- not like what I felt when I looked at Otis. This is so much more- I need to stop this.
"Well I have stuff to do but just shout if you need anything. We can grab lunch on Monday if you like" I say. "Sure that sounds good, thanks" he smiles at me again and I can't help but beam back.
It's 7pm and I'm having a drink with the girls. We always get together on Friday nights for a catch up. Tonight I can't stay long though as I am meeting Otis at 9pm. "You look flawless sweet cheeks" Ali says to me. "You both look stunning as always" I tell them. I wanted to look hot tonight so I chose a tight black dress with black high heel ankle boots and my hair is straight, with my fringe braided. Evie and Ali are talking away but I'm nervous about meeting Otis's friends. "Hello, earth to Emily" Evie says poking my arm. "What? Sorry I was miles away" I say. "Toots, don't worry it will be fine, they are going to love you and if they don't, who gives a shit" she says squeezing my hand. I can always count on Evie to know what to say, we have been friends since we were five. We didn't meet Ali till secondary school, she was born in New York but her parents moved back to London when she was about eight. She was so cool and intimidating at first but we all got put in the same class and soon became firm friends. We all started college together doing a BTEC in performing arts but Evie decided to change courses after a week and Ali did six months before dropping out completely. I did my final exam six weeks ago, Evie has one more exam next week and then we have to wait till August for our results. Oh shit! Its 8:45pm, I need to go. I kiss both girls and shoot out the door. Luckily I only have to walk up the road to the bar where I am meeting Otis. He is standing outside smoking. He looks sexy, even if he is wearing that typical uniform of a designer shirt with jeans and loafers that the boys in this area all seem to favour. He is on the phone so I wait till he is finished and tap him on the shoulder. "You look ream" he says eyeing me up. I've already decided I will sleep with him tonight, he has been so patient and who am I kidding, I have needs. I am scrubbed, buffed and waxed to within an inch of my life. He leans down and kisses me. "Let's go meet my pals".
The bar is loud and packed. Otis is obviously well known as people keep coming to talk to him. His friends seem nice. I have met his two friends Jack and Zak with their girlfriends Lydia and Chloe. Little Sam is absolutely hilarious and I can see us getting on well. Then there is Rich who I am not keen on at all, he hasn't said much but he keeps staring at me in a creepy way when nobody is looking. I'm on the dance floor with Lydia and Chloe I've consumed so many shots I don't even know what time it is or how long I've been here. I spot Otis talking to someone, discreetly trying to hand them what is clearly a wrap of cocaine. Drugs? Shit! How did I not know this is what he does, of course, how else can he afford designer clothes and bottles of champagne on a couriers wage. He turns and sees me looking at them. "What's wrong baby?" He asks coming over. "Why didn't you mention this little sideline?" I ask. "It's no big thing I'm a dealer, so what?" He blatantly works for someone he isn't the sharpest tool in the box so I can't imagine him running this operation. "Have you ever sniffed?" He asks. I shake my head. "Don't knock it till you try it baby. It's just a pick me up, you would be surprised at the amount of people that take it at the weekend" he says placing a wrap in my hand. I look at him unsure but he kisses me and I melt inside. "I would never let anything bad happen to you. Trust me."
Holding the wrap tight in my hand, I go to the ladies. Locking myself in a cubical, I sit on the toilet and try to gather my thoughts. Am I really about to do this? I feel so naughty and it gives me a thrill. There is a ledge behind the toilet so I open the wrap, putting it down gently. I find a leaflet in my bag and set it down, bring out my Oyster card and a £20 note. I've seen how they do it in the movies, so using the Oyster card I cut a small line then put the rest away in my purse. I roll up the note and use it to sniff up the white powder in one go. My nose feels like it's about to explode but it quickly passes, I wipe my nose, put everything away, flush the toilet so it's not too obvious what I was doing and go wash my hands. I look at myself in the mirror. I can already feel my face tingling. Back at the bar the cocaine really starts to take effect. It's the craziest feeling I've ever felt. I feel great, like a more improved version of myself. It's like I could do anything right now. This wasn't a good idea because as I feel the cocaine take over I know this is just the beginning. Otis comes up behind me and whispers in my ear "Ready to go home?" I turn to face him "I'm ready to go home with you" I say. He looks surprised but it quickly turns into a wicked grin. "Oh and by the way, I'm not wearing any knickers"
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The Sweetest Feeling
Storie d'amore"You look good, I've missed your face" he says. "I've missed you too" I say daring to look up at him. He is staring right at me. He touches my hand and a spark surges through me, by the look on his face I know he felt it too. It's a tight space an...
