UBS #1: NIGHT CHANGES (DISCONTINUED)

01 - Party

ELLENA SCARLET

"Elle, live a little. Please." Emily, my best friend, begged.

"Em, you know how I hate to go to any parties, especially Marco's parties." I said in a duh tone.

I can't believe her. She knows that I despise Dallas and yet, she wants me to go to his party. No way.

"Don't you think it's time for you and Marco to get along and be friends?" The f*ck?!

"As if, Em. As if." I said, crossing my arms. I looked at Emily, who is thinking sadly while looking at the floor.

I looked at my phone and realised I have 2 missed calls and 5 missed texts from Derek Starling, Emily's long-term boyfriend.

Elle, please.😭🙏🏻

You know, she don't want to go to a place without you.😭

I can be your slave for a week.

Ellena, my sister by bond, my best friend, my sweetheart, my baby, please come with us.

ELLENA SANTIAGO SCARLET!! YOU B*TCH!! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU!! YOU'LL COME WITH US WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!! I'LL PICK YOU UP AT 8:00!! GET READY!!

I threw my phone at my sofa, angrily. "Hey. Are you ok? What happened?" She asked softly. "See for yourself." I pointed my phone, looking away. She took it and re-read the messages.

"Elle, I'm sorry. I'm sure Derek didn't mean it."

I looked up and forced a smile at her. "I think you're right. I should live a little before going to study in Harvard." She looked at me like a grew two heads.

"So? What should I wear? By the way, it's 7.30 and he'll pick us up by 8:00." Glancing at my watch before looking back at her.

"Oh right." She ran at me and literally dragged me to her make-up room.

*****

"Almost...a little bit of this...little bit of that...add some eyeliner..."

Give me a break. Please.

"Are we done? Because I literally need to pee." I begged. She looked at me disbelief.

"We aren't done. You rarely go to any party, you have to look hot." She scolded me like a kid who stole a candy and got caught.

I glance at my watch. 7:55. "Aren't you supposed to also do your makeup? It's 7.55 and we're supposed to be picked up by 8:00." I smirked at her shocked expression but turned into frown when she smirked back.

Huh?

"I'm not stupid, Elle. I know you're trying to do. For your information, I can do my makeup at Derek's car. Duh." I snorted.

"Done." My eyes lit up when she said it. Finally.

"Now, its time for your dress." I looked at her horrified.

*****

"As expected, he's always late." I looked her before looking back at the girl in front of me. I can't believe this beautiful girl is me.

I wore a grey crop top, white ripped shorts and denim jacket.

Emily literally change me into someone everyone and I, don't know. She fixed my dirty white hair into messy bun. She did my natural look.

A honk was heard outside my house. It was Derek. I grabbed my purse, phone and keys before heading out. We got in and Derek threw me the biggest hug and apologised about calling me a b*tch.

*****

We arrived at the party. Just by the entrance you can already smell alcohol, sex and drugs.

Disgusting.

Derek pushed some horny people away, I took it as a chance to peek at people making out, grinding at each other or having body shots.

The reason why I hate parties.

Derek came back with drinks on his hands. "Want some?" I shook my head. "Maybe I'll just stay here. Where it's safe." They bursted out laughing before they left me.

*****

I've been feeling like someone is watching me from afar but everytime I turn around to look at it.

None.

"Hey, beautiful. Want a drink?" I froze. I turned around to see a smirking, drunk Marco.

Oh boy. I smell trouble.