Sheila's POV:
"Do you miss me?" I heard a voice from my behind. I furrowed my brows in confusion but a flash of smile crept on my face when I realized who it was.
It is Tammy.
For these past one month, he has been approaching me in a different way trying to engage a mild conversation and now we are good friends; And to say he is my best friend too. No one dared to make any fun with me. Because he was like a shield to protect me.
I haven't seen Karl since that incident when he burnt all my certificates. What Tammy said was he has gone to a family occasion in Manhattan but it's none of my concern anyway.
Tammy is a second-year student and the common thing is we both are sharing the same department which was advantageous for me to get to know more about him. He said he has some interest in the network field and he is going to start his own company in the future.
He also said he will offer me a job in his company once he builds, which I gladly declined not because I do doubt him. It's just I wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible.
"Hello! Are you there? I asked do you miss me?" He waved his hands in front of me.
"No!" I lied. For that, he faked a hurt expression by clutching his chest. I smiled and shook my head. "Where have you been? I have been waiting for you for half an hour." I inquired.
"Huh..." He shrugged his shoulders but said nothing.
I know something bothering him but I am not going to push him. If he wants some space, then, of course, I will give him what he needs. It's his privacy.
As usual, we went to the food court and ordered our food. We ate silently, all the time, no one uttered any words.
Usually, he was a talkative person but today he is acting like he is in his man period.
Should I ask what is bothering him?
The college bell rang snapping me out of my thoughts, indicating our classes are going to start. "Bye, see you later." we bid our byes before heading back to our classes.
I am not a good friend. I should have asked him and if possible I could try to solve the puzzle but like a coward, I remained silent even after knowing his mind was corrupted with smog.
He is the only friend I earned from here but seems I'm not the good friend he deserves.
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Ahh!!!
I simply wasted my two classes kept rotting my mind as thinking what would exactly bother him but now I regretted why I asked him.
If I didn't ask him he would find a way to tell me. That is damn sure.
"I'm not coming." I let out a defeated sigh. If he had asked me to go to the club I would have considered going there but--- no way in hell I'm dragging myself to that arrogant's sight.
He pouted his lips before faking a cry to convince me. I tried my best to suppress the smile but couldn't able to stop. Sometimes he behaves like a child. "Stop acting. You are behaving like an immature child. I will come. Are you satisfied?" I asked even though my mind screaming me to take back all the words I had just spit.
He grinned mischievously before shaking his head like a maniac. He invited me to the party, I mean his family function. I haven't attended any party before and it's not my type anyway. I am just a humble girl who wants to live her life normally.
What can I say I was born in a different society where I thought playing with mud is the happiest thing we kids had in our childhood but kids here prefer iPhone just to play a video game.
Going to a party is not my type nor the society I grew up allow such kind of things in our beings.
Whenever I get free time I read books or sleep. I have read almost five hundred romance novels till today but the thirst for the book I have didn't quench even after I spend my every two hours reading novels.
I'm a bookworm. No one can beat me!
"Be on time. Bye! Bye!" He was happy. At least today I made him happy.
Now I can't refuse his offer because it all worth it. He is the one and only friend I got from college and I can't deny him.
But---
What if I spot Karl there? Will he treat me nicely?
As I promised him earlier I went to his home to attend the party. I just wore a simple navy blue gown and a matching ear stud with two bangles. I curled my hair and let them free on my waist. Totally, I look presentable for the party; Not too good either ugly.
Tammy engulfed me in his warm embrace the time he spotted my nervous frame before dragging me to the group of his friends. Like an excited kid, Tammy introduced me to his friends but I am not attracted to them.
They all have a disgusting look on their face like I was some kind of worthless species. And to say, I have a weird feeling in my heart that something wrong is going to happen here. I don't know why but I feel this way.
Sensing my uncomfortable tract, Tammy squeezed my hand in a comforting manner all the while his face exhibited tenderness as saying I'm here for you. I gave him a small smile to let him know I'm fine despite deep down my stomach is curling because of the weird thought. He nodded his head before offering me a drink.
Alcohol?
I looked at the drinks hesitantly because I don't have a habit of drinking. "No, I can't," I declined politely only to hear his chuckle.
"It's just an apple juice, you can drink this. What compelled you to think that I am offering you a drink?" He asked amusement was written all over his face.
"Ahh..." I just shrugged my shoulder.
I heard that they offer alcohol at the party and even girls would drink without any thoughts. I wonder don't they afraid of their parents? If I do and they come to know, my mom's best weapon broom would beat me to the core until I surrender my dear life to God.
Later at night, we had more fun at the party. He said he never hooked with a girl like me before because he found me innocent that gradually made me roll my eyes.
God knows only what the truth is.
Dear Tammy. Don't underestimate the power of girls. I may calm and innocent towards you people because you are new to me. If you really wanted to get to know more about me then come to my village and ask the small kid who Sheila is. You will know then who I am exactly.
"I'm leaving. It's getting late." I said glancing at my wristwatch but like a true gentleman, he tried to give me a ride. "I already booked Uber so there is no need for any ride," I pointed out.
At that time I received a message from the driver. "See!" I showed him a message that somehow eased his worries. I gave him one last hug before hurrying my way out but look like I did a bad move. I bumped into the waiter and the drinks he was carrying in the tray spilled into someone who was very familiar to me in an unpleasant way.
He looked so furious.
I gulped down slowly thinking the awful history is going to repeat again. Why him? Of all these people why him?
"What the hell are you doing here?" he yelled and I shivered under his hard tone.
"I invited her." A voice defended me.
I turned my left to see the source of the voice and saw Tammy was standing beside me.
"And why?" He asked annoyingly.
"Because she is my friend," he mumbled.
"Friend!" He raised his eyebrows at him like he is not believing his cousin. "Well... your friend did two mistakes and need to punish." He uttered arrogantly.
"It's not college, Karl. And please it's not her fault. I only forced her to attend the party," Tammy explained.
Tammy if you had ever listened to me once I would be sleeping on my bed right this time.
"Stop it!" He yelled loudly that gained most of the guest's attention from the party. Then his glance turned towards me. I wanted to run away from him for my dear life but I glued myself there.
"Get out!" He grabbed my hand and pushed me down to the floor. I fell down on my face and the floor hit my head strongly; I felt dizzy at that moment. Everyone's attention turned towards us, some of them have a look of what the hell is going on here.
"Security!" He yelled, making myself wince. Suddenly a man who seemed to be in his late forties came and stood there. He had a blank expression on his face like what to do?
"Get her out of here. Immediately." He ordered.
I'm not a dog. Why are you treating me this way? My inner self screamed.
The security took one step towards me, but even before he could grab my arms, someone hold his hand stopping him from touching me.
"No need. She is my guest. I will take care of this." Said a well brave Tammy.
Then he helped me to stand up and gave me an apologetic look. "I will give you a ride." he announced firmly.
"You will regret this Tammy." Said a hard voice. He tensed slightly but without looking at Karl he guided me towards his car.
The ride was indeed horrible. We didn't utter any words; the moment felt we two are the complete stranger.
Once we reached my hostel he apologized again for the incident. I assured him it's none of his faults from the bottom of my heart before I headed to my room.
When I reached my room, unable to bear the inward grief, I broke down into tears and let out a loud cry as couldn't able to handle the situation anymore.
Today he broke all my remaining willpower. Who is going to save me from this trauma before he goes any far?
God! Please help me!!
I don't know when I fell asleep on the floor after the long times of crying but one thing sure I hate him with all my passion.
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