Black Rose (completed)

chapter nineteen

I sat in front of my mirror looking at my reflection, I was pleased with what I saw. I had done my brows and it looked perfect, I learnt to do that from my Mum.
I applied a peach lipstick and mascara and decided it was ok.
I was getting ready for the party and I kept feeling a little nervous, I couldn't see why, this was not my first party. Maybe I was nervous because I know who would be there or maybe I was just been sarah.

I got dressed and was about to go out when I heard my phone ringing, it was Rita. I picked the call and she told me she was outside my house, I told her I was ready too. I went downstairs and opened the door for her, she looked so pretty in her short gown and boot heels.

" you look gorgeous Riri " I said and hugged her.

" you look pretty too sweetheart " she said hugging me too.

" are you all set? She asked

" yea. Let me tell Hope I'm leaving. " I said and exited the sitting room, I went to my uncle's bedroom and knocked.

" come in " he said.

I opened the door and peeped inside " Rita is here we're leaving " I said.

" OK. But make sure you come back early and................

" don't drink anything that is opened and don't hang around in dark corners and all....... I know Hope " I said cutting him off.
We always have that talk every time I go for parties.

" don't worry, I will be with Micah and Michael the whole time "

He nods. " OK "

" bye " I said and rushed down to meet Rita and we went out together.

" how did it go with Hope ? She asked

" good "

I only tell him I'll be going for a party when I know I'll be back early, other times I just take permission from my parents to spend the night at Rita's. One time I had spend the entire night with Sam and Rita had to scold me for using her as cover up to spend the night outside.

We got to her brother's car which was parked outside my gate, he was taking us to the party since none of us could drive.
Her brother Jibrin was just two years older than her so they were quite close, he was in the university but he had graduated from Excellence.

" hello Jib " I said when I got into the car.

" Sarah, how are you " he answered.

" I'm fine " I replied.

" I heard about your little incident in English class " he said smiling.

" gosh! Rita who haven't you told about that poem "

" who told you it was me " she said and frowned.

" I know it was you. Don't deny it " I said.

" well at least it brought you more popularity in school " she said rolling her eyes.

" yea you're right. I know he did it on purpose to see my reaction, and I proved to him I was not affected. I didn't even confront him. "

Rita nodded in agreement. " he wanted to remind you of your feelings for him. "

" I always thought you guys were perfect for each other " Jibrin commented.

I smiled. " but your sister seems to think otherwise "
Rita didn't say anything she just laughed.

When we got to the party, Jibrin dropped us and left.
The party was already started and there were few people hanging around outside. I brought out my phone and dialed Annie's number, I had convinced her to come to the party and after a lot of persuasion she gave in.