Chapter 5 : drunk

After sleeping for hours, I woke up feeling relaxed. I checked the time and it was 8:50  PM so I jolted from the bed and immediately started preparing.

I picked the clothes I had worn earlier on and put them on. Once I was done I used some of the cosmetics I found in the walk-in closet. After that I put on my shoes and I was ready to leave.

Downstairs, my stepbrothers were chilling on the couch, chatting away

“I don't even…” I cut Zyran off by clearing my throat, and at least he had a shirt on now.

"Your dinner's on the table," Damon said. "We figured you'd eat before napping, but no, you didn't.”

My stomach rumbled right on cue, well because I hadn't eaten all day. "Thanks, guys," I said, heading over.

When I reached the dining table I pulled a chair where my food was  situated and sat down there.

I opened the food and the smell of it was so pleasant. The food was pasta and meatballs, the look of the food made my stomach growl loudly. I didn't waste any other time and began to feast on the meal. The meal was so mouth watering and I was stunned that Damon could cook. I devoured the meal in few minutes, then washed the dishes in the kitchen.

After devouring the meal, I dashed upstairs to change clothes, my mind already racing ahead to the night out.

I slipped back into my earlier outfit; the same dress and heels,letting my hair cascade down my back.

I checked the time on my phone and it was already 9:30 PM. I immediately picked my handbag, hung it on my shoulder and went downstairs.

Once I was downstairs I cleared my throat and their heads snapped to my direction.

“It's time for me to start going for the night class since the distance is far” I announced.

“Okay” Zyran said and obtained his keys from the center table in front of him.

Zyran stood up from the couch and Damon, who was beside him, also stood up. We all left the penthouse and went towards the car. We approached where the car was situated and as usual we sat in the normal setting. Where I am in the back, Damon's in the passenger seat and Zyran's in the driver's seat.

Zyran ignited the engine of the car and drove out of the compound. The ride was a long one but Zyran drove faster than usual.

After almost an hour Zyran arrived at school. It was already 10:20 when he arrived so at least I wasn't so late.

“Bye” I said and waved at him.

“Bye, and I'll be here by 12:00 AM to pick you up.” Zyran responded.

“Bye” Damon responded and waved back at Harley.

I stepped out of the car and closed the door, then the car drove away. I quickly picked my phone from my handbag and dialed Claire’s number.

After a few rings she picked my call and I was relieved she did.

“Hello, are you at the club, or are you still in school?” I asked her, curious to know.

“I’m still in school. I was waiting for you. Now you’re here, rush over to the cafeteria that’s where I am so we could go together.Claire informed me and with that she ended the call without waiting for my reply.

I quickly went to the school cafeteria and immediately I stepped in and my eyes landed on Claire’s  since she was at a recognizable spot. I approached her direction which wasn’t so far from where I stood.

“Claire” I reached out to her trying to gain her attention.

“Finally you’re here, I’ve been waiting for ages. Anyways let’s be on our way” she said dramatically, standing up.

Claire stood up from where she sat and walked out of the cafeteria and I trailed behind her.

“Claire, how are we going to go there?” I asked and she looked at me like my question was irrelevant.

“What? Why are you giving me that gaze” I questioned because I didn’t see a reason for such a reaction from her.

“Ugh, isn’t a taxi we usually use so why are you asking me such a question” she answered well, more like reminded me.

“Ohhhh” I replied because I recalled.

We walked out of the school building and to the main road where we hailed a cab.

The ride didn’t take much time and in a matter of a few minutes we were there. We came out of the cab and paid the taxi driver.

After we stepped into the club, the amazing smell of alcohol hit me hard and the loud music made me feel alive.

Claire went to go get the drinks while I danced crazily even though I was far from drunk.

When Claire arrived with the drinks we drank till we got drunk and danced like crazy. Well, normally I could have been grinding a boy like crazy but I couldn’t when my stepbrothers were occupying my mind lately.

I danced and drank till I lost track of time and still I wasn’t concerned. Suddenly, I saw my stepbrothers at the club approaching my direction. I thought I was dreaming so I rubbed my eyes vigorously.

“Harley” my stepbrothers’ voices called out.

“Why do you keep appearing in my mind even till the point I imagine you.” I slurred, totally drunk.

I saw a blurry figure of my stepbrothers staring at me like I have two heads and I wondered why.

“Why do you always make me feel strange? Why does my body respond to you in different ways?” I asked in a very drunk state.

My stepbrothers didn't answer me. Instead Zyran scooped me into his arms. My skin tingled as  Zyran's strong arms came in contact with my skin. My gaze turned foggy, and I knew it was my body reacting to the alcohol. I was at the peak of blacking out and in a matter of time darkness enveloped me.