Me and him (dating my dads best friend)

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I blink my eyes and try to take in my surroundings, If i wasn't mistaken we were in a run down dinner. There were red and white striped booths and cherry red tables. The counter is long and covered in milk shake machines. Sat in the chairs surrounding me were my sorority sisters and some of their jock boyfriends.

To my left stood amber and Chanel, they were shaken like me. They looked as confused as I was. Had they been taken from their beds too, I couldn't figure out what was happening.

"What's going on" I finally found my voice.

"Were initiating you in to the sorority silly" Kelly joked.

I opened my mouth moth to ask more questions but I was stumped. I didn't know what I should ask, I had no idea what was happening.

"We all did this, it's an alpha nu tradition" Kelly says with a shrug.

"Are we eating breakfast or what" Steph complained.

"Lets eat" one of the football players called as he banged his fists on the table like a primate.

Chanel, amber and I looked at each other for support before we sat at the booths. We were all dressed in our pjs and we're still fragile from our terrifying ordeal. I had heard of hazing and initiations but I had never thought our sorority would participate. It was such a stupid concept, I had been terrified and looking the girls it appears they were too.

Ambers eyes were swollen and chanels lip was still quivering.

"So we're safe" Chanel whispered to me.

"I think so, I'm confused" I admit.

Amber started to sob again, "it's so cruel, why did they do this"

The other girls and the few men were laughing amongst themselves, it was as though they didn't see why it was such a big deal. If they had been through it themselves they would recognise why it was so fucked up.

Steph sits on the bench across from me and pulls a cigarette to her lips.

"No smoking" the greying waitress says as she stops at our table.

Steph looked bored and continued to smoke the cigarette "were the only ones in here and will be for hours yet"

"Look kid I don't make the rules" the waitress is getting annoyed, she sounds testy. I bet she has to deal with dick head college students on a regular basis.

The woman takes the cigarette from Stephs mouth and proceeds to put it between her own lips and take a huge drag. The woman hands it back to Steph "if any other customers come in then you stub it out ok"

Steph nods.

"So I'm Betty I'll be your server at this ungodly hour, what will it be"

"4 bacon,eggs,sausage,hash browns, pancakes and sunny side up eggs please. Oh and black coffee. Lots of black coffee" Steph said before we could answer.

"We will never eat all that" I say.

Steph shrugs , "Kelly's footing the bill so fuck it, the food here is really good. Don't let old sour puss there fool you"

"How did you get me out of my house without waking my dad" I had been thinking about that for the last ten minutes.

Steph explained that Kelly had called my dad and explained the process, she told me that my dad had opened the door for them and had shown them which room was mine. Apparently my dad had called my nan who confirmed it was a tradition. Steph told us that she had been in our position the year before but she had managed to get free from her restraints and had punched the man who had held her. They never made it to the diner as she had caused a scene, she had to be told what was going on before they had even gotten her in the car.

"I didn't fight, I was so scared. I always thought I would be good in danger but I froze" Chanel explained, I was glad that it wasn't only me who had been a coward.

It was around 7 when the normal customers started to filter in, I held my arms close to my body hoping no one would notice I was wearing pjs and no bra.

Jason the football player who had drove me here announced he was tired and it was time to head back to school. He agreed to drop me back at my dads so I could have a little sleep before my meeting with the devil.

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I dressed in grey skinny jeans and a floral blouse. I applied light make up and straightened my hair. I had only an hour until I had to meet Helen. I knew it was going to be hell but I had no way of getting out of it. I wasn't doing it for her, I was doing it for my dad. Helen won't leave him alone and it will end up ruining his blossoming relationship with Karen.

I had no intentions of having any type of relationship with Helen, I had nothing to say to get. There use to be questions I wanted to ask but now I really don't care about the answers. There would be no answers that could make up for what she has done. I don't want to hear the excuses she has created in her little mind. What excuse could there be for you abandoning your family?

I drove slowly to the Indian place, I sit in my car and stare at the doors. It's almost midday and I'm working myself up. I decide to walk in and have a little Dutch courage. I'm seated at a small table by the window, my backs to the door. I don't want to watch her arrive, it would be just awkward watching her approaching.

I ordered a glass of wine and a pickle tray, I look down at the Rolex that sits on my wrist. I have 3 minutes until I should expect Helen. I feel like a nervous school girl, I'm shaking and filled with unease.

The scent of roses fills my nostrils. I look to my side and see a manicured hand clasped on my chair.

"Roxanne, I'm so pleased that you came" there's something so familiar about her voice.

Helen moves around and takes the seat across from mine, it takes me a moment to process what I'm seeing.

"You were at the restaurant" I whispered.

Helens deep red lips parted into a huge grin "yes, it was the first time I had given you motherly advice. I hope it's not the last"