Chapter 8
Aftermath
My head hurts, and it hurts so bad. I woke up, and I searched for Leah. “Leah!” I called out. “Leah?” No one answered, and I started to get scared. Then I looked around. I was at my house, not Leah’s. I remember coming here, leaving for the party, and having drinks. I don’t remember anything after that. I then went up to the mirror. Yes, I had makeup on. I slept with makeup on one. I always made sure to remove it after every outing. But, that ain’t the main issue here. How did I end up in my house? I checked my phone, and it was switched off. I then charged it. When I opened it, I saw numerous missed calls from Leah. She’s gonna be super mad. So I got from my bed, looked around. Then I checked if I had my Louboutins.
I was shocked to see them kept so perfectly in the shoe rack! Like how! Literally how! Normally, I don’t really keep ‘em neatly like that. And I bet he was drunk last night. And how the fuck would I keep my heels in an organised manner?
Anyway, do I have class today? I checked the time, 12:00 pm, Sunday. I was relieved. Then suddenly I heard my doorbell ring. It was Leah. I opened the door, and she yelled, “THE FUCK!” “FUCK WHAT?” I asked her back. “Why the hell are you still in your dress, huh?” “I-I don’t know. Give me some time Leah, let me process everything out.
“Girl, I called you like a hundred times, and you didn’t pick up. I was so worried. “Aww, my phone died, that’s why I didn’t pick up.” Leah sat on the sofa and asked me to change. I went to my room, changed my dress, removed my makeup, and followed my skincare routine. By the time I came, Leah had already made me a lemonade and one for herself. “Here, might refresh your mind.” “Thank you,” I replied to Leah. “Let’s discuss this topic later. I don’t wanna stress you out. Do you wanna go for a walk?” “Yes, please. I replied. I went to the shoe rack and my Louboutins from yesterday are placed perfectly on the shoe rack. I’m clumsy, like really clumsy, plus I was indeed drunk that day; therefore, there is no way that I kept my shoes so neatly on the rack. Someone might have dropped me here. “Hello? Viella?” I came outta it. “Yes, Leah, oh, right, the slippers.” I wore it and went for a walk.
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At Rhysan’s place.
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I couldn’t sleep the whole night. Probably cause I didn’t take a shower and she was on my mind all night. I was taken away by her scent. It was all over me. In my entire life, I’ve only loved one person. But the prophecy won. I lost. She doesn’t even remember me. But the strings connect. I don’t know if she can see it, though. Anyway, I hope she doesn’t find out about yesterday. She can’t know it yet. I asked Summer to cover it up. Yes, I told her the truth about why I wanted to cover up. She was confused. She couldn’t believe it at first. But, she eventually agreed, but also said that, if I don’t talk with Viella about this, she’ll tell her what happened that night. I made a promise to Summer that I’ll tell her everything once I’m ready.
Gosh, I was so filled up with butterflies. It’s been years since I last experienced it. And her password. I hope she changes it, since I know it now. But how does she know that date? Does she remember everything then? What was that supposed to mean? Maybe it’s just that I’m overthinking it. Gosh, I need to get up and hit the gym. I took my shirt off, put it on a hanger, and carefully kept it in the cupboard. I finally decided to take a shower. I don’t know, her scent was too strong, so I still had it on me. I was relieved. I went to look at myself in the mirror. Surprisingly, I was blushing. My cheeks were red. Rhysan Cassius Eryx is blushing. Gosh, I can’t believe that. Thank god the boys aren’t here. “Wassup, punk?” I heard a voice from behind. It was Rigel. “Gosh, you scared the shit out of me. I replied, “Tryna change the topic? I saw you blush. Like your cheeks were so pink like-”. I then interrupted him by covering his damn mouth. “Rigel, can you stop coming unnoticed?” I said. “Man, this wasn’t even my idea now the fuck I’m getting blamed, that punk, August-” Rigel said. “Au-Au-August’s here too?” I asked. “Yeah, he’s playing some game on your PS5,” replied Rigel.“Gosh atleast come notice me and give me some privacy, will ya?” I said to Rigel. “Fine!” Rigel went upstairs. I then got changed and stopped by the gaming room, “I’m leaving for the gym, look after the house, and do not mess up. Got it? Especially, you, August.” I said. “Yup,” said August without even looking at me. “Take care, bro,” said Rigel. I then left for the gym.
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At the park
It was relaxing and calm. Then we sat on the bench. I got a call. It was Summer. I picked it up and put it on the speaker. “Hello, Viella?” she said. “Yes, Summer. About last night-” Yeah, I called you for that, Summer interrupted me. “Please explain it to me. I was so confused,” I said. Yeah, girl, so basically you drank too much white wine and got drunk, like passed out, so I got you home,” she replied. “Oh, thank you, I owe you a meal for this, I said in gratitude. “Oh dear, you don’t owe me. What I did was just the bare minimum. How are you feeling? Had a good sleep?” Summer asked me.“Yes, I woke up at 12 noon, I replied. “Haha, well then, take care, dear, bye.” Summer said. “Thank you, you too, Summer, bye and Summer hung up.”
“So that was an explanation?” Leah asked me. “Yes, that’s what happened last night,” I said. “Well, better take care of yourself next time. Summer saved you this time,”, advised Leah. “Yep, I’ll be more careful,” I said.
I was then busy in a conversation with Leah, and suddenly something flashed into my mind. It was Rhysan and we-
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and then Add to home screen.