Peter and my dad are best friends since childhood. Mama and Kristina became good friends over a period of time. Thanks to all the double dates our parents had in college.
Kristina always wished for a girl but she is stuck with 2boys. That made me her unofficial daughter. I'm a few months older than Ryan.
Peter and Kristina always love having me around and pampering me. I love going shopping with mama and Kristina. She leaves no chance of spoiling me. Ryan is like the bestest friend one could get, he is the one friend who always has my back, unlike Jason who is always at war with me.
"Amy, what are you dreaming about?" asked Ryan.
I looked at the pair of light blue eyes staring at me. He got his father's eyes, while Jason has green eyes just like Kristina but sharp features like Peter.
"Nothing, just wondering, where is the Devil? I have to invite his friends." I replied sighing and eying the cafeteria.
"There they are" replied Sophie just as Jason, his football gang, and Jessica with her minions sat at a corner table in the cafeteria.
I walked towards them trying to put on a smiling face so much that my cheeks started to hurt. All heads turned towards me as I stood by their table and cleared my throat. I could feel a pair of sea-green eyes drilling holes in my face but I ignored him.
"Hey guys, I was wondering maybe if you are free this weekend, and would like to come to the amusement park with me Sophie and Ryan, and yeah Jason is coming too" I blurted out everything. I want to get over it asap.
"You don't want me to come, but now all of a sudden, Why are you inviting my friends?" Jason asked with a suspicious look.
I just shrugged my shoulders "We can't go if you aren't coming, so I thought to invite your friends too, the more the merrier" I tried to look as cool as possible. I just hope he won't catch what I'm planning.
"Jason, Are you going to the amusement park? But I told you I want to go to my friend's party with you. I already told her I would be coming with my boyfriend." Jessica whined beside him climbing to his arm.
Do they know anything about personal space? I mean she is always plastered to his body. I just don't get it. How is he tolerating her?
"And I never agreed to come to the party Jess" Jason deadpanned and Jessica's face scowled at me in response.
I don't care bitch. But, if you can then please take him to that goddamn party I would be indebted to you forever.
"I think we all should go to the amusement park" Dylan, Jason's best friend replied excitedly.
I smiled at him in response. He is the only friend of Jason I liked. He is sweet and caring, unlike the others. Jessica and Cindy are such a show-off and always rude to others. Tony is an asshole you could always see him bullying others in the school hallways.
And Jason is a masterpiece whom you can't even understand. He goes hot-cold-hot like he has split personality disorder. I just can't understand how a person like Dylan is stuck with these people.
"I'm going for sure and I guess you guys can come too if you want" Jason replied like doesn't care if they are coming or not.
Tony and Cindy looked at each other shrugging and replied "swell"
I looked expectantly at Jessica, well she should becoming, if I want to spend time with my friends. As knowing Jessica she will always be like a monkey clinging to Jason's shoulder.
"Okay if you all are going then I guess I'm in too. I'm just coming for you baby" she cooed to Jason and she flipped her hair back without looking at me, conveying that she isn't coming for me.
"Okay thank you guys" I gave a big smile to them and Jason eyed me suspiciously. I immediately walked back to my friends and said "Mission accomplished " with a wink.
A week passed while we are busy with school and assignments. I'm waiting at the gate waiting with Sophie, ready with a bag with my swimsuit, sunscreen, flip-flops, and other essentials I might need at the amusement park, waiting at the gate wearing a mint green tank top with printed leggings and a long chain with a black owl locket and a hair tie as a bracelet to my wrist and finished my look with mint green sneakers while Sophie wore a black jumpsuit with polka dots and white heels.
As a royal blue SUV stopped, I saw that Jason was driving and Ryan is sitting in the passenger seat, Ryan came out of the car and gave me a bone-crushing hug.
"Happy Birthday Amy"
"Thank you, Ryan" I hugged him back. I saw Jason stealing glances through the window but he didn't say anything.
Jerk! Can't even wish me!
I sat in the back seat with Sophie.
Once we reached there, I saw Jessica, Cindy, Tony, and Dylan waiting at the parking lot for us.We entered the amusement park and we're welcomed by the sight of Ferris wheel, swinging pirate ship and so many other rides.
The wind brought the heavenly smell of butter popcorn to us. I looked around to see teenagers laughing, kids crying and families taking photos together. This place got a positive aura all together.
"Happy Birthday Amelia," Dylan wished me with a side hug and ruffled my already messy hair.
"Thank you Dylan" I smiled wide.
Tony Cindy and Jessica also wished me.
After getting inside, I was so excited looking at all rides. I, Ryan, and Sophie started clicking selfies to remember the day."Let's finish all the dry rides and games now, after lunch we can go to the water rides and water games Okay?" I said excitedly
"Let's go, what are we waiting for" Sophie chirped beside me.
As we started going towards the carousel ride I noticed Jason and his gang following us.
"Why are you guys coming with us?" puzzled Ryan asked them.
"Because I'm given the job to babysit you guys," Jason replied annoyed.
One more time he says babysit, I swear I'm going to give him a black eye.
"Come on let's go on our own man, we will meet them at parking at the end of the day or lunch," said Tony irritated.
"Yes baby, let's go. I think they can handle themselves for a day they are not kids," said Jessica.
"Do you have your mobile with you?" Asked Jason looking at Sophie.
Sophie looked surprised seeing Jason direct a question to her. He practically ignored her all her life. I mean he used to go to Hell's end to bring misery to my life. And kick, punch, and slap Ryan just because he is his younger brother but never bothered to look or speak a word to Sophie.
"Yes," she mumbled.
"If anything happens or you guys need anything then call me. I'm counting on you because you are the only sane person here." He said giving his number to her.
I can feel my face hot with anger. But I stopped myself from passing my snarky remarks to Jason. I know now is not the time to rile him up and start the never-ending war.
When Sophie nodded affirmatively. He looked at me in the eye one last time and left. I sighed seeing him walk away. At last, I'm a free bird yippee.
After the carousel ride and pirate ship ride and train ride, we went to some shooting games and dart games and some more. We never got any prizes but it's so much fun spending time with your friends and teasing them at their good for nothing skills.
Not that we are bad but I think they are rigged.
After an hour tired of all the games and rides, we went to the carts selling foods and got a hot dog and pastries and some fries. For drinks Sophie and Ryan took cola but I opted for a chocolate milkshake. Nothing can beat my love for Chocolate.
Next came the teacup ride. We all three hopped into the teacup. But once we finished the ride, oh boy we are not feeling good. I felt something in the pit of my stomach getting churned. Maybe it's a bad idea to eat your stomach full and getting into rides and the chocolate milkshake is not helping either.
Getting out of the teacup ride Sophie said she felt sick and couldn't handle one more ride.
The next one is the twist-drop-tower ride. And just by looking at that ride, I felt like I would throw up. What if the buckle opens up accidentally!! I will fall and die.
"I think we should play some games for a while," I said. I'm feeling like I'm about to puke just by looking at this ride.
Sophie and Ryan agreed with me. Just as we're about to walk away. "Scared kitty cat," said an annoyingly familiar voice asked me.
The last one I want to see now."Running away like a chicken?" Jason broke the silence walking towards us with Jessica, Dylan, Tony, and, Cindy. I can already feel irritation seep through every inch of my nerves."I'm not, I just choose to not get into this ride" I barked at him."Yeah, because you are scared. Admit it." He gave his famous cocky smirk and I just want to take a pen and poke his face."No, I'm not" I spat back.What does he think of himself? Even if I'm scared the hell I'm about to accept it in front of him."Yes, you are" he affirmed."Get lost you pig" he surely knows how to get on my nerves. I'm already in the
Books and papers are scattered all around. Ryan is reading some book. Sophie is using her lappy. While I'm writing, striking, and pulling my hairs out. We got an English assignment to submit. As Mr.Grant is very strict it is very difficult to please him. So we decided to meet at Ryan's place finish it and proofread each other's workAfter 4hours, we finished our assignment with tons of proofreading and editing. We just stayed in content that the work is done."I'm hungry," Sophie said breaking the silence."Let me go and grab some snacks from the kitchen," Ryan replied standing up and stretching his body, and went out of the room"Wait, Let me come with you, you might need some help" Sophie shouted and dashed after Ryan.
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