Like My Mother

Chapter Thirteen

Sophia and I took the phrase "shop until you drop" to a whole new meaning. We shopped for four hours while the boys moaned and groaned the entire time about how bored they were. To fix this, we told them if they don't stop complaining, they weren't allowed in Victoria secrets with us. Of course, they shut up after that.

We went to lunch after we completed our shopping and debated what we would do tonight.

"I say we go clubbing." I offered, taking a sip from my lemonade.

Sophia and Jake gave me curious looks as Jase replied. "I'm with Isabel on that one, I've always wondered how American clubs are."

"I love funky Buddha but American clubs look out of control, I wanna try it." I said.

Sophie busted out laughing, as did Jake. Jase and I sat there, confused. What was so funny about us wanting to go clubbing? Surely the experience is completely different here.

Sobering up, Jake let us in on the joke. "You guys realize we are too young to club here right? Unless you wanna go all out and get fake IDs?"

Confused, Jase and I looked from each other to Jake and Sophia. "Ohhhhh!!! I completely forgot you had to be 21 in America to drink." I shouted, accidentally gaining the attention of the people around us.

"That's princess Isabel!" I heard someone whisper. Oh no. Someone has recognized me....

Shooting my boyfriend a helpless look, he shot one back just as a small brunette girl came over to our table. "Hi.... Isabel... I mean... Princess!" She stutters, obviously shy and embarrassed for herself.

Suddenly feeling bad for the girl, I rose my seat beside Jase and walked to her and her friends. "Hi girls, what are all your names?" I asked as I signed the few things they handed me.

"Rebecca" said the brunette.

They all asked for a group picture, which we got Jase to take for us, and after that we were left undisturbed.

"Seriously, though, I want to party tonight." I told everyone. I'm not much of a partier but for some reason, my new look and attitude has me wanting a good time. I guess it's a bonus too that I know if my dad finds out, he will freak out again.

Sophia smiles at me. "I know a few kids from school that are throwing a party tonight. We could go to it? It won't be like the clubs you're used to, but it's a place for free alcohol and a good time." She suggested.

I shrug and look at Jase to see if he's up for it. "I'll do whatever you want to do, babe." He replies, planting a kiss to my temple.

Excitement bubbles inside of me as I squeal in happiness and jump from the table. "I know the perfect outfit to wear! Come on, Soph! We need to go get our nails done, my treat!"

Without having to say another word, she was up and linking her arms with mine.

"What are we supposed to do?" Jake asked, he and Jase both looking confused.

Sophia digs through her purse and hands Jake a couple of twenties, telling them to go see a movie or something and that we will call when we are ready to head back home.

With that, I plant a quick kiss to Jase's lips and we all go our separate ways.

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We had been home from our shopping trip for about an hour now and it was only 7. Sophia said the party didn't start until 11, and we wouldn't be showing up until 12, so we settled on beginning to get ready at 10. This left Jase and I to do as pleased for the next three hours.