THE BROTHERS- SAMPLE

Chapter 2

It's misty inside.

The place reeks of smoke, sweat and alcohol. The room is packed to capacity and there's hardly any breathing space. I guess it's the living room because the couches have been moved to the corners to create space.

Almost everyone has a party cup in hand and the music is deafening.  The makeshift dancefloor is full and I'm kinda fascinated by the dancing styles. I look around me and of course I can't see any familiar faces save for Lisa and Stan.

Lisa pulls me through the throng of people and we end up in the kitchen.

The counter is full of party cups with gold coloured drinks. She picks one, and when she takes a small sip, I reach for one too. I sniff at the amber liquid, but I quickly place it back on the when the strong  pungent smell make my eyes water.

Lisa bursts out laughing.
"You should get yourself a soft drink. Check the fridge."

"You know who stays here?" I ask, and she nods before swallowing more of the nasty liquid.

"We have a party here every Friday and Saturday night. The house belongs to the brothers."

"The brothers? Weird title."

"Not really. They are adopted brothers; and none of them has ever met their real parents. Their father is filthy rich and he built this mansion for them when they joined college. They're like triplets, you know? Same age group. They're all in their final year in college"

"Do you know what they're studying?"

"Willy is in law school, Charlie is taking a course in engineering; civil I think and Harry is taking a medical course. I have no idea how he ended up there. He's a snob, so he'll definitely make an asshole doctor."

"Where does their father stay?"

"In the city. He doesn't see eye to eye with them, especially Harry."

"But why?"

Why am I even this interested? I haven't met them yet.

"They're quite secretive, Bree. No one knows much about them. You'd be wise not to get involved with them though. They change girls more than they breath."

I nod quickly. I wasn't intending on that.

I retrieve a box of juice from the fridge then I walk after Lisa back to the throbbing party.

She pulls me to a corner where a group of boys and girls are seated. They have a huge bong between them, and it takes my naive ass a moment to figure out that they are busy smoking pot. They move to make space for us, and I sit beside Lisa.

"Guys, this is Bree. She's my roommate." Lisa announces proudly.

I discreetly look around.
Four boys, three girls.
They're dressed like Lisa.
I kinda like it because the outfits are small and cute, but I can't picture myself in such. My father would be so disappointed in me.

"You have a roommate, Lisa?" One of the guys asks in disbelief.

"Oh yeah. You find it weird?"

"We all know that you hate living with anyone. You literally hate everyone."

"I like Bree." She loosely wraps an arm around my shoulders. "Bree, that's Shanice, Justin, Marietta...."

"It's Marie." The girl interjects.

"Whatever. Jayden, Shane and Alex."

I nod politely.
"Nice to meet you guys."

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