I Need You

26. The Party Night

"Look at him he is soo into her" Noah says pointing at someone in the crowd. Everyone here have been enjoying to their fullest. They have been drinking, dancing and some are playing games. I follow his finger wearily. 

Aaron is dancing with a girl. As I am sitting far from them, I can't get a view of the girl. And when I take a close look I find that it is Cara. When she feels my eyes on them, she winks at me and throws a vicious smile. And then she leans forward to kiss him. He just then turns his head to look at my direction, so her kiss drops on his cheek. He turns to her immediately.

I expected him to move back or do something and get away from her. But they just keep dancing to the beat. I just want to turn away but I don't know why, but I keep staring at them. Damon pulls a chair beside me and adjusts himself into that. I just give him a half smile and look at Aaron.

"You look like you are going to murder someone now" he says punching my arm. I look at him and just smile. "What's wrong baby doll?" he asks with utmost sincerity and concern filled voice. I point my finger in the direction of Aaron. He bursts into laughter when he looks at them. I look at him confused. When looks back at me his expression changes. He looks dull and worried. "Then we both are feeling the same way about that" he says. He makes me more confused with his words now. I was about to ask him what's wrong but Suzy comes and pulls us both to the corner.

Everyone are playing Never Have I Ever. I wasn't expecting a charity event to be like this. There are many people who I know. Usually we aren't invited here. Almost everyone here are involved in the mafia. Stephen told me this information earlier when I came. This is too much information for me. And Noah being here is another big news for me. Has been invited like us or is he involved in the mafia.

"Never have I ever kissed someone in this room" says a girl and this brings me back to the reality. I haven't been paying attention to the rules. But as far as I know a person who has done the thing should take the shot. I look around the table, everyone are curiously looking at me. They will not if I lie but, my friends will find out if I lie. It's okay for them to know but not everyone. So I just move my head sideways.

I wasn't paying any attention to the table or the things they have been saying. But I just look at my friends enjoying. Claire, Olivia, Dylan and Stephen took a shot for the kiss question. They all look at me with a raised eyebrow and I know I should explain them what happened later.

The next person says "Never have I ever felt like kissing Mia". I choke on the water I am drinking. I look at the person who said it. It is Rick, the person who gave me bracelet. I am still wearing it. He winks at me and I look around the table. Every boy except Dylan took the shot. I didn't know that even Noah was playing. I just didn't pay attention to the table and the people. Everyone squeal with some unknown emotion. 

I look between Noah and Damon. "I am sorry" says Noah. "I felt like that a while back. Like a few years back" Damon says looking down. I just sigh in disbelief. "And why didn't I know about this" a person asks from behind me. I immediately recognize his voice. He is the last person I want to know this. 

They both look at each other and then they look down. Sometimes being silent with Aaron is better than speaking the truth. Rick comes to my side and speaks about how happy he is to see me here. He points towards his father and tells that he is one of Aaron's acquaintances. "I am so happy that you liked the bracelet" he says slowly but loud enough for Aaron to hear.

He balled up his hand into a fist behind me . I just give Rick a smile and pull Aaron away from the crowd. I pull him to the driveway. "Just take it off" he says with a firm tone. I am pissed off with his behavior. All this time he has been moving with Cara like she is his girlfriend and now he is bossing me around.

"Why do you care? What right do you have to boss me around?" I shout at him. Since there are no one in the parking, I am safe. Orelse I will have to attend another press meet tomorrow. He gets into the car and he slams the door. The screeching of the tires scares me. He drives so fast and within seconds, he is out of sight. I just stand there in cold breeze letting my anger down. And then warm tears roll down my cheeks. 

I just don't care about anyone around me. They come and leave and I stand there crying. By the time my friends come out I am in a devastating state. I am so weak and so numb from the coldness. They all come running to me. They ask me a thousand questions and I answer them. I ask them to leave, but they insisted on staying. 

I have no strength to argue with them. So I start walking to the gate leaving them behind. I don't know where I am going and how long I have been walking. Meanwhile a car stops beside me. It is his car. He rolls down the window and motions me to get in. I just look away and resume my walking. He gets out from the car and lifts me up. He puts me in the car and buckles me up. "I am never taking a no for anything from you" he says and slams the door.

He gets into the driver seat and starts driving. Tears roll down again. His attitude is making it worse for me. He stops the car and turns to me. "Don't cry. I feel guilty" he says letting  out a sigh and then starts the car again. 

When we reach home, he open the door for me and follows me to the room. When we enter my room "Who in the room have you kissed?" he asks looking straight into my eyes. The eyes that make me fall for him everyday. I just look away embarrassed. 

"I remember that night Mia. I remember every small detail about it" he says and leaves the room. Will he ever give me a chance to speak. Damn this man. I change my clothes and drift into a deep sleep.