Set It Off ( The Story Of Heaven)

Shadow Of Deception

*Stassi POV*

Greenwood High School were filled with dancers, singers, and rappers. The school was broke down into sections. There were the theatre arts team, the basketball and football players, the anime club(nerds and geeks), the dancers and cheerleaders, and then there were the cool kids( that would be including me). You see with me I guess my looks but a label on my forehead saying that I was stuck up or a hoe. I guess people mistake my beauty for trifling things. Well let me formally introduce myself. I'm Stassi. I'm currently a senior, I'm a dancer, and a singer. I'm ranked number one in my class, I have a decent circle of friends, and I'm running for Ms. Greenwood this school year. Yeah my life might seem all like rainbows and lollipops to you but that's not the case. You see I'm struggling a little bit right with money. 2 years ago I witness the shooting of one of my good friends named David. It was hard for me to recover from that. So in retrospect lets say that I paid for the funeral. The floral arrangements, the ceremony, and all the other things that came along with the territory. This left me completely broke. So there were two options either stay broke or get this money. I choose to work and I was determined about it. Do to my lack of transportation, I had to find somewhere around the neighborhood to work. I was fresh out of ideas after every job site I went to said "I'm sorry we're not hiring". That broke me. I felt cold and alone that was until then a neon sign lit up that said "XO". I was intrigued by the sign so I walked in. The place smelled like cannabis and burning candle wax. I had to admit that I was a little turned on. Never in my life did something so exotic catch my attention. The club was half way full. Music boomed throughout the speakers and the air glistened from excitement. Suddenly a woman stepped unto the stage. Her skin was a golden brown color. The sway of her hips captivated the audience, the shimmering hem of her lingerie turned full attention of men towards her, and the luxurious glamour of jewelry, set her seductive mood. I was mesmerized by the place. On the way to the bar I bumped into a man in his mid 30's. I told him my apologies but I seem to get a vibe of lust from him. He smiled and his fangs were very noticeable. "The name is Jarek... Jarek Houston". I blushed at the simple fact he introduced himself to me. He asked if I was single and tilted my head sideways to admire his eyes and I whispered the word "no" as softly as I can. The mood in his eyes darkened as if he was devastated at the response. He offered me a drink and we talked both our problems over. I told him I was a dancer in high school and turns out he owned the club. I shared my financial issue and he looked at me with heart felt eyes with a glimpse of concerned over his face. "How about you work for me"? I couldn't believe he asked me to do something so humiliating, but what choice did I have. I smiled and agreed to the terms and the rest was history.

*Stassi POV*

(Bell rings)

Trinity- Stassi!! (pushes through students in the hallway). Wait up!

Stassi-(turns around with confused look on her face) yeah wassup? (She adjust her purse on her shoulder).

Trinity- are you ok? You haven't been yourself every since you and Dram- (GCO)

Stassi-(sighs) listen I'm fine ok. You know what I'm better than fine I'm fantastic!! (sarcastic) why don't you ask Dramell if he's fine maybe he will give you a better answer.(agitated)

Trinity consoles Stassi by rubbing her shoulder.

Trinity- listen I'm sorry if i offended you. It's just that you've been real edgy lately and you haven't been coming to dance rehearsal and you know that Ms. Jackson don't play all that running late shit (chuckles).

Stassi- (weak smile) yeah you're right. It's just that my job is working me overtime and you know I need the money. You know.. I'm just tired that's all. Maybe I need some rest or something.(sighs)

Trinity nods in agreement while pulling out her phone.

Trinity- I feel you girl but hey (writes down number) here's my number. Call me if you need anything. You know in case you need a ride to work, a ride to school, someone to do something to that hair (jokes and laughs while pushing Stassi hair out of her face), or even if you need a friend. (Smiles while giving her a hug)

Stassi- (smiles and hugs back) I fine, really. I need to go to work before I'm late.

Trinity- (smiles) alright but you better be at practice tomorrow beca-(GCO)

Stassi- (waves hand in air sarcastically) I know I know (chuckles)

Trinity- alright girl well I'm gonna go catch up with Rhinay, I heard he's looking for a lab partner for chemistry classes.(bites bottom lip)

Stassi- (places hand on hip) Rhinay? Now Trinity you know he's a player. Exactly like Dramell.

Trinity- who said I wanted to be with him? I just want to be his class partner... For now.

Stassi- ok whatever do what you want I'll call you tonight. (Hugs and waves)

*Picture of Stassi on the side*

Well, I'm sorry I've been taking so long to update. Thanks you guys for all the comments, likes and votes. Share this story. Any suggestions??? Do hesitate to comment. I know this chapter might be kind of short and Boring, but I'm just getting you familiar with the outcomes. So yeah keep the comments and vote coming.