Nerissa's POV
I've been sitting here for hours. My classmates ran out of the room like little kids as Ms. Ford, our professor dismissed the class. I stood up from my chair and looked at my watch. 4.30 pm. My eyes unintentionally looked towards the door. How does it feel to be with someone during dismissal? I can't answer, that I guess.
'Hey!' I heard a group of people said in chorus. My feet stopped when something hit me, a paper ball, perhaps. This isn’t new to me. I've been getting a daily dose of this since 3rd grade. How nice is that to endure this kind of situation with bullies everyday in 10 years? They used to stick papers on my back with the words 'kick me', 'I'm a nerd.’ etc. However, I'm used to it. I bit my bottom lip and let out a heavy sigh.
'Nerissa!' I glanced at my back and I saw Mitch with her friends. She's having that smile on her face. Anyway, I don't think it's a smile out of good intention.
'Yes?' I replied to her and smiled. 'Would you like to come over tonight? ‘My place.' I was surprised with that. No one ever invited me to a party.
'Uhm. It would be nice to be there.' I said, with a bit of hesitation. 'Great! See you then.' She said and left.
Maybe I was wrong to have judged her earlier. I don't know Mitch, really. She's that kind of girl who always has her friends around her. She is mysterious, in a way. Well, as far as I know, she's a new student. I knew her 2 months ago.
'A certified nerd going to a party of sophisticated girls.' I said to myself. Great. Just great.
3 HOURS LATER...
‘All right Mom, I’m here. Bye. Love you.' I told my mother and got out of the car.
'Thanks Mang Jun' I said to my driver... 'Wooh You can do this Nerissa!' I told myself to boost my confidence.
Actually, I was hesitant to go here at the party, alone. I asked my Mom to come with me, but she said- 'Child, you're old enough to be there by yourself. I am really happy that at last you've learned how to socialize with other people. Be good okay? I’ll just ask Mang Jun to pick you up.'
I could hear the noise from here. I think it's getting' wild in there. What if they won’t like my dress? What if they don’t like me? Should I still attend this party?
While I was walking here at the garden, I saw some of my classmates. It seems that this isn't just a simple party. There are too many people in here and most of them are unfamiliar to me. Guys are wearing their usual leather jackets and jeans. The girls were dressed as if they were in the beach. Hanging tops, sleeveless dresses, some are wearing backless tops and see-through.
I took a deep breath and with much to my disappointment, instead of taking in fresh air which is oxygen, my respiratory system was able to have tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide from the smoke of their cigars. Every one of them was having a drink in their hands. I can't live this kind of life. Where’s Mitch?
'Oh! Hi there Nerissa! I'm so glad you came.' Then I looked at the girl who was talking behind me, Mitch. She was smiling and I saw her eyes examine my whole figure.
'Hmm. Do you want to go inside? Enjoy the night Nerissa!' She said and grabbed my arms.
'It’s crowded in here. Am I that late?' I asked her.
'You kidding? The party will start later and we’re still waiting for someone.’ Oh.
'Would you like to have some drink? I’ll get you some’ she said and left me.
She's good; I thought I wouldn't like her. I sat on this gigantic black leather sofa and looked around the mansion. The furnitures were either black or white in color. I remember Mitch said, 'my place' so I assume this is her house.
'Hey, don't just walk away like that!' I heard a girl said. There was a hint of anger in her voice. 'Please, don't act as if you're my girlfriend. We went out for a week but it is not like as if you mean anything to me.' The guy then answered. They were at the front door and I guess they didn’t notice that someone else is here in the mansion.
The girl was beautiful and tall, while the guy was at his back. He’s wearing a white shirt and ripped skinny jeans.
'What? Will you be crying all day? Get the hell out of this place Belle.' Wait, this guy is getting beyond the limit. I walked towards them, then suddenly…
*BOOGSH*
The guy fell on the floor because someone punched him suddenly. I saw that the guy was just same as my age with blonde hair. Who is he?
'You don't have any rights to hurt her! You're a disgrace to your family Trevor!' he said with his perfect Australian accent.
'Oh come on! What do you know about being a disgrace to my family?!' the guy shouted angrily after standing up, I suppose his name is Trevor.
'Let's leave this place Belle.' said the guy with the blonde hair. All I know, is every girl would be lucky to have him.
Trevor glanced at my direction after Belle and Mr. Savior left. I saw that his brows furrowed. His eyes were red and his lips were bleeding. Without a word, he went straight to the kitchen and got some ice cubes from the fridge then placed it in a bowl. He was about to go upstairs when he said something all of a sudden.
'You were here all the time and you did not even stand up, either to defend the girl or…me. I have no idea of who you are, but I don’t want anybody to know about this.’ he said at and went upstairs.
