Betty & James

Chapter 3: Mirrorball

Betty's Point of view

I was at home the air was fresh, I prepared myself then I went downstairs smelling the breakfast that is now cooking in the kitchen. It is the start of a new day. A new day to dance at the school gym at prom. I ate pancakes with my mother. My mom was smiling at me since I told her her pancakes tasted good. The kitchen was beside the dining room. It is a beige wooden kitchen with pink granite table tops.

"I am going to prom with James later. I know he doesn't like the crowds but I'm sure he would dance with me tonight." I then looked at the time, it was 9:00 am I'm the morning. My mom then asked me if he would pick me up. I then nodded in response. When we were both done. I went upstairs to get ready.

A pink cocktail gown was placed on my bed. It was pretty, would James like it? I then went into the washroom and prepared myself to be ready for the night. Taking a shower and singing a song that I wrote for James. I smiled at the thought that he would dance with me later. The feeling was great, I hope he would be there with me.

When I was done I wore my bathrobe, my hair covered by a towel. I looked at the bathroom mirror wondering what kind of makeup I would be wearing after dinner. I am excited about this event and eventually wore my slippers before going out of the bathroom. Time for glow-up time!

James' point of view.

I remembered how I and Betty kissed. It was the best kiss I got from her, when I left her I keep remembering how August looked at me in the cafeteria. Why am I having mixed feelings for both of them?

Yeah sure, August has a charm that makes me want to get to know her. Things felt worse when I realized that I will meet August at the mall tomorrow. I feel bad that I was thinking about August. I then looked around my room. Things weren't organized like they used to be. My father knocked on my bedroom door.

"You better get ready, It's afternoon right now." He said and went downstairs. I began fixing my hair and doing what a normal human being does during the morning. I went downstairs and saw Dad who was eating lunch, mom wasn't here at home yet. Dad was usually working from home. I always saw my Dad more than my mother. My mom was already gone to work. I ate with my dad in silence and we only hear each other chewing our food.

When I was done, I remembered today is when prom was going to start. I had almost forgotten that I will pick up Betty later. I stood up to place my plate and fork and spoon at the kitchen sink, started cleaning my dish. My Dad asked me to wash his dishes also. I then started scrubbing the dishes with a sponge. I finished doing the dishes and then placed them into the dish storage for them to dry up. I washed my hands and then walked into the living room. My Dad was watching television for afternoon shows.

"Dad, can I borrow your car tonight? I am going to pick up Betty later this evening." I then saw my Dad smiling. "So prom is tonight right son?" I then nodded, and he smiled. "Just remember to not do anything wrong. I will lend you the car so that you and your girlfriend would enjoy it. Don't avoid the crowds so that you can have a fun son!" He laughed and then gave me the car key.

Later this afternoon, I began preparing myself for the night. I have a bad feeling since crowds are what I consider loud, crowded like a pack of sardines, and I feel nervous when I am with other people besides Betty. After I took a bath and brush my teeth. I wore a white polo shirt, a midnight blue tuxedo, and a black necktie.

I looked at the clock and realized I was going to be late. I realized it took a long time from preparing myself. I had a hard time earlier with the necktie. I ran downstairs in a hurry, I used the car keys to start the car. I arrived late at Betty's house standing on the porch in front of the main door.

Her mom opened the door and frowned. "Why did you keep my daughter waiting?-" A few moments later after she turned her head to see if her daughter is ready. "Betty! Your boyfriend is here!" She called her daughter.

When I saw her coming down the stairs. I was in awe, it was the beautiful dress she wore and her elegance that made me smile. Her hair was curled, her dress was sparkling pink with lace sleeves, and her makeup was simple which enhances her natural beauty. I grinned when I saw her, what a beautiful person she is.

She then walked in front of me and hugged me. She pulled away from her hug then I took a few steps down from the porch approaching my father's car. I opened the front seat door for her. I gave her my hand to guide her to go inside. She gracefully walked into the car removing her hand from mine. I went the other side to the driver's seat, started the car, and drove to school.

When we arrived, I went out of the car so that I can open the door for her. She thanked me and placed her hand around mine. We both gave our tickets to prom. We entered to see the gym decorated in a romantic night theme.

Then I felt like I wanted to go away from such a crowded space. "Is there anything wrong James?" She asked if she notice that I wasn't feeling great. "Nothing can I just go somewhere else? I am not feeling well right now." She then nodded, and she went to our table. I walked away for a while at the bleachers. I was calming myself down for me to dance later with Betty.

After Betty sat down at her table someone approached her to dance. This song played all of the sudden. I began to quickly walk towards Betty. Just to find out she was dancing with Dylan Blake in front of me. I got jealous so I walked away from her. August approached me she took my hand and made me follow her.

"James, get in the car." She instructed me. I went in the car... Betty did not notice that I saw her dance with Dylan. I felt cheated. I went inside her car. She then drove to her home. We drank wine which made us drunk. The wine glass and the bottle of wine were placed in the living room. We went upstairs. We slept together which is when I had sex with August. I regretted it. Then Inez who wasn't supposed to be here at her house saw us together. "What the heck did you both do? I will tell Betty about you both!" She took a picture and left. I was about to stop her but I found out that I was naked. We both realized what we have done. "Why did Inez come inside your house? We didn't even invite her over." I asked August. August told me that Inez has been spying on her and me.  We dressed up, and August told me not to worry and that we can both get through the problems that we caused.

Then I wore my clothes and left August. I arrived home. That was when my father asked me where I have gone. "I went to Betty's house." I lied to my Dad. "No, you weren't son she called. Betty wants to talk to you on the phone right now."
My dad sounded angry.
Then that was when I found out: Inez told her about me and August.

"Hello...What have you done? Is Inez telling me the truth?"
"Betty...I'm so sorry."
I then heard her crying on the phone.
"Let's break up...I never want to see your face again."

That was the last time Betty talked to me on the phone.