You probably guessed what happened when I got back to my apartment. Did I forget to tell you that I don't stay in the school dorm or the sorority house? I probably did but I'm telling you now, I don't stay in the school dorm or the sorority house. My Dads rented me an apartment because, they love me and would do anything for me.
My roommate, yeah I have a roommate. We met in France at a fashion week program and immediately connected, you feel me? Her name's Jade and when I saw her in UCLA, I was like wow, she didn't tell me. But then I realized we weren't really close so I dropped it, she told me she needed a place to rent and I needed the extra cash so I offered sharing my apartment and that is one of the best decisions I ever made because this girl from Toulouse is now my best friend.
Jade: That's all you got? I agreed to be your best friend and you just drop a miniature speech during your narration.
What did you expect, Jade?
Jade: For starters, a long ass chapter where you say amazing things about me and how I and my friendship made a good impact in your life maybe, even two but I will not accept this.
You don't have a choice, stop trying to steal the spotlight. Anyways, she lunged at me when I walked in the door just like she just did.
"Where the fuck were you? Why weren't you answering your fucking phone calls? Do you know how worried I was? I even called your Dads for crying out loud." She still treats me like that till date. I gasped and immediately rummaged my bag, no signs of my phone.
"Shit, I think I lost my phone." She sighed and made me sit down, preparing me for the talk. We all know the talk, we've heard it a million times already.
"Where did you go last night? I was worried about you, you can't just go disappearing on me like that, like one moment you're right beside me and the other, you're not, it's not right, you got me worried, you got Cammy worried and you got your Dads hella worried. They're freaking driving down here already." My eyes widened at that.
"Jade, I'm really sorry but I was drunk and some dude took me to his house and we had a one nightstand, I guess. I don't really remember much but the good thing is that I'm here, even though I lost my phone." I sighed edgily as she tapped on her phone and handed it to me and the screen showed that she was calling one of my Dads.
"Jade, we already informed the police, we're at least halfway there."
"Daddy, it's me and I'm fine, you don't need to drive all the way down here, I lost my phone and that's why I wasn't answering calls."
"Thank God you're fine, baby but what happened? How did you lose your phone?"
"Is that Eve? Hand me the phone." I heard my other Dad in the background and I chuckled as a muffled sound could be heard before he spoke.
"Evie, what were you thinking? D'you know how worried we were? Why are you doing this to us, honey? I know you probably like Will more than me but-" I knew where it was going which is why I stopped it before it got any further.
My dads always made it a point to say I liked the other more than them so I'll tell them I like them more but I love them equally and they just want to annoy me.
"Daddy Jones, I love you and Daddy Will and I'm sorry I got you worried but I just don't want you driving this long just for me. Go home and have the time of your life, I'm perfectly fine."
"Alright baby." I heard Daddy Will say, the phone was definitely on hands free. "We love you!"
"Yeah, I love you more and yes, I'll send you money for a new phone later in the evening because I love you more than anyone and anything in the world." I chuckled because I knew he was playing with Daddy Will. My dads are just like that, so in love and shit.
"Hey, I thought you loved me more than anyone or anything in the world." Dad Will whined, making me laugh.
"Yeah but our daughter comes first, not us, okay?"
"Aww, you guys are so sweet, I love you, bye." I hung up and gave Jade back her phone.
"I love how you can just reassure them that everything's okay and they believe you. You didn't even ask them for money for a new phone but they're sending it, such amazing parents."
"I wish my parents were still alive." Her eyes watered as her features turned sad and I hugged her really tight, making sure to avoid pressing her big tummy.
"No matter what you say, I'll always continue to tell you-" She groaned and rolled her eyes but I saw the smile playing at her lips.
"Just like I'm sharing my apartment with you, I'm also sharing my parents because I'm sure they love you as much as they love me because if they didn't, they wouldn't have gotten all protective when they found out you're pregnant for Jeremy." We both laughed at the memory then.
"I can never forget that day. Will said he would shoot Jeremy from afar if he didn't accept the baby." She laughed heartily, a laugh which I live for. "Jeremy was scared to death, especially when they both started talking about guns and all."
She laughed her ass off while I had a goofy smile on my face. The way her eyes crinkled, pure joy. That was the day I knew she was stuck with me forever, for life, till the death of me and I didn't actually mind that at all. As long as she's happy, I'm happy.
Jade: Aww, you actually love me😊😳 I'm crying right now because you're literally my soulmate.
Jeremy: I thought I was your soulmate.
Jade: Ever heard of chicks before dicks?
Jeremy: This dick put sum'n in your sonogram.
Jade: Shut up, Eve's narrating, don't steal the spotlight.
Ha. Friends, right? Anyways, where was I? Yup, just as we were about to go to the kitchen, Camden, my other best friend flew in.
Cammy: I've totally been waiting to get called already and you did mention my name back there but ignored it and trust me, it didn't go unnoticed. Besides, I see all the love you professed for Jade there but all I get is 'my other best friend'? Some best friend you are.
Yeah, yeah, whatever. I regret even bringing up your part. I should've just ended the chapter there. So, back to the story, ignore the stupid adult baby. He rushed up to me and hugged me before inspecting me closely. And to clarify things, Cammy isn't gay, he's straight as a needle and we never had any feelings whatsoever for each other.
Cammy: Ew, even the thought of you and me dating is gross. And ladies, I'm as single as a dollar bill so feel free to make your moves on me. Shoot your shot.
No one says 'as single as a dollar bill' and 'shoot your shot' anymore, Cam. Stop embarrassing me.
Cammy: How about as single as a one-way ticket? Or as single as a Pringle? Or as single as a vinyl?
Shall we continue? So...
"Are you okay? Did you get hurt? Where were you? What happened?" He rushed. Guys, Cammy used to be sensible, caring and loving and he would always say nice things but I guess someone stuck a stick in his ass. Don't say anything, Cam, no one wants to know how single you are. We all sat down at the dining space and I began to explain everything that went on that morning to them.
"Wow, and here I was, thinking I was the idiot." Jade rolled her eyes. "I mean, what kind of girl steals breakfast from a hot one-nightstand and runs off?"
Me of course.
"It's not like I'll be seeing him around anytime soon."
"Stupid, he's literally twenty minutes away." Cammy spoke up before his phone started to ring. He took it out of his pocket and yeah, you wouldn't believe it. "You're calling me." Stupid, I know. He still is. "Why are you calling me? That's so weird."
"You're such a fool, maybe I dropped my phone at the club last night and they're calling to return it, give it to me." He handed me the iPhone and I answered it. "Hello?"
"Hey, um, the owner of this phone left it here by accident and this number is on speed dial so I called to notify."
"Sure, how can I get it back?"
"I'm heading out now and there's a diner on Greenland road so I'll be there."
"Great! Thanks! I'll see you there!" I hung up and told my friends and Cammy offered to drop me off while he takes Jade to her class.
I quickly got dressed in a grey knit sweater since it was a bit windy, a black jean mini skirt and black combat boots. I was a big fan of footwear, real big. I had all kinds of footwear you could think of, sneakers, high heels, sandals, boots, slides, sock shoes, converses, air slides, heavy max sneakers, everything you could think of, I had it.
So, he dropped me at the diner and went ahead to drop Jade whom I thought he had feelings for with the way he treated her so fragile. Always helping her into the car, holding her hand when she comes down, all that crappy shit.
Cammy: Dude, she was pregnant, pregnant women are to be treated like that. Hold that, all women should be treated like that because they deserve it.
Awwwwww.
Cammy: Except you, Eve.
Stupid😒.
I went inside and looked around the small diner, not recognizing any of the club boys until my eyes land on a mop of golden brown hair walking towards me. I turned around to leave but he beat me to it, pulling me back inside to sit with him.
"Look, I'm here to meet someone-"
"Who has your phone? Yeah that's me so be nice or I just might not give it back, y'know." He smirked.
"I really don't need it, y'know" I shrugged, mocking his tone and moving to get up when he spoke again.
"Surrrrrreeee" He was too cheery and that worried me. His eyes twinkled mischievously and I raised a brow at him. "Pretty sure everyone in set 18 would love to know how you had a crush on Mr. Davidson in freshman year." He hacked my phone and read my texts.
"So? Who cares?"
"And of course, it wouldn't bother you if I post the picture of you sleeping with spit running down your lips, right? Or maybe even the one where you were in the middle of a sneeze, right?" He got me there.
And curse Jade for taking those pictures. Also, Instagram is my thing, 110.2k followers then was a big thing for me so I cherished it, posting only the good and edited stuff. Even the ones tagged unaware, I was totally aware, just pretending, pretty sure everyone does that.
"It wouldn't." I lied.
"Okay" He brought it out his pocket and started tapping furiously. "Posting this will be lit!" He smirked.
"Fine! What d'you want?"
"You" He pointed at me. "Me" He pointed at himself. "Couple of the year" He relaxed into his seat, making his chest wider. Boy, is he hot or hot?
"Why?" Honestly, I was confused because most guys would request for sex or money but this was unexpected as hell.
"You're hot and stylish, I'm hotter, we get featured as UCLA's couple of the year, we get in most of the articles, get popular, then I can get more people to attend my exhibition, buy my work and I get featured as UCLA's photographer of the year, apply for a professional photographer's license and the rest is history."
"What do I get?"
"Couple of the year, popularity, a free portrait and free photography anytime you want."
"Deal"
"And I agreed""Oh shit", Jade commented. "Free photography for life, baby", she squealed, touching her little four weeks and two days old bump. "At least he didn't ask for money or blackmail you like my cousin, Amara. Her husband had a video of them having sex and he blackmailed her to keep having sex with him, but then fell in love with her later on""That's fucked up, why don't I know about this cousin of yours?""Because you never asked?""Right, so tell me all about them""That's a whole ass story, it's even published", she sipped her orange juice. "Anyways, now I don't have to worry about hiring a photographer for when this little one is born, thanks Eve", she hugged me."Right", I hugged back. "Anyways, I've got class
"Did you do all these?", I asked surprised, looking at the plain dry fountain which had been transformed into a magical thing. The shrubs and green dirt had been cleaned, giving way to a dragon carving, the clean water now coming out it's mouth. There were rose petals floating in the wide fountain, mini glass beats adorned the sides and as the sun reflected on them, they caused little magical sparkles on my skin. It was beautiful."For you", he grinned. Even if it wasn't real, it felt good that someone would actually do this for a girl, even if he had an ulterior motive. It was really romantic. He came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. People were already gathered around the fountain and most of them had their phones out. "Do you like it?", he whispered in my ear and I turned around to face him."It's beautiful", the reflection from the glass were in his eyes and it just made
I felt a vibration on my butt and reached out sleepily, acquiring the flat weightless device from under my butt and seeing a message from him. I checked the time and it was 12am. I thought about it for a while and let Noel's words sink in.Goldie»» I'm sorry.Sorry I punched you.Goldie»» I deserved it. Forgive me?Alright.Goldie»» Couple of the year?Huh?Goldie»» Be my girlfriend again, I promise I won't mess up this time😔I don't know...Goldie»» I'll buy you things.You're not selling this🙍Goldie»» I'll pay for your nails, your hair, massage, whatever.Hmm, I'm still skeptical😐Goldie»» I'll foot your bills for
The annoying yet expensive sound of my iPhone ringing jolted me awake and I reached out for it, touching around until my hand grabbed the thin device. I answered it."Good morning to you, good mo-orning to you, good morning, good morning, good mo-orning to you, beautiful", the annoyingly husky and charming voice sang horribly and I laughed all through. He sounded like a frog choking on aloe vera and I did not just make that up, people. I checked the time and it was 7.00am. I was about to snap at him when he beat me to it. "My job here is done, I made you smile", he hung up and just like it was programmed, my dad started calling me. I answered."Dad, it's so early, why are you calling me this early in the morning?""Now I'm sure you didn't say that to whoever you just finished talking to""Dad!""Fine, fine, I called to tell you that your Dad and I would be going to Detroit for about two to three mon
Time for the party rolled around and I took a shower and got dressed in a chestnut colored off-shoulder dress reaching my mid-thigh, along with black sandals. I love sandals, the way they expose more of your beautiful feet. I heard the doorbell and open it, surprised to see Jade standing there. She was supposed to be at Jeremy's. She came in and explained to me that they had an argument and she had to leave. I offered to stay with her but she literally locked me out the house.River arrived and I introduced him to Jade before we left. We got to the frat house at 8pm and dude, there were people there, lots of them. River's hold on my hand tightened as he pushed his way inside, not literally though. I spotted my friends and waved at them while they invited me over. I pulled River and we sat down after exchanging pleasantries."Dude, let's play truth or dare", someone yelled in the group and everyone agreed. We formed a circle and Noel put a
I was sleeping peacefully when I felt a slight tug on my shoulder. I ignored it and rolled the other way but I was yanked back and I opened my eyes with a loud groan to see River smiling down at me."What are you doing here?""Um...I live here and you really have to start getting used to me around", he shrugged. "Hell, we've slept on the same bed for close to a month and you still keep asking that"."Yeah", I rubbed my eyes. "We should really stop that""Stop what?""Sleeping together, cuddling and all that""Why?""Cause we're not really dating?", I asked the oblivious fool."Right, you just killed it", he got up and I noticed the plate of toast he was holding. "You fucking ruined my day", he snapped at me, dumping the delicious looking plate in the bin beside the bed angrily before stomping out. Guess I was the oblivious one. I gasped at his attit
"Are you sure you're fine?", I asked Jade for the umpteenth time as she clutched her big stomach with a painful expression on her face. Dude, pregnancy is hard as fuck."Yeah, I'm okay, I think this is just how pregnancy works", she took in a deep breath and her eyes widened as she let out a soundless scream. I was starting to panic but she gave me a reassuring smile which was interrupted by a slow and short painful squeal."This can't be right, I'll call Cam or Jeremy or River to come drive us to the hospital", Know that popular saying "speak of the devil and he comes waltzing in"? Yup, the devil did waltz in. The doorbell sounded and I rushed to it to find Goldie standing there with an adorable toothy grin. "Oh thank God you're here, come", I pulled him in hurriedly towards the couch which Jade was laid on, rubbing her stomach."What's wrong with her?", The tone with which he convened the question was both urgent and worried. 
Cam and Jeremy had finally arrived at the clinic to see Jade since the doctor said she couldn't leave yet. Apparently; she was still too unstable and needed to be monitored professionally.Everybody was present yet no sign of River. I thought of calling him but I changed my mind; if he was leaving, he would be respectful enough to at least let me know by calling or texting, right? Maybe something came up, something urgent and he forgot to inform me about it. But then again, it's River, who knows? He might be somewhere setting something up to surprise me for the gram again. I focused my attention back on Cam who was making jokes, like his life and presence wasn't enough.Cam: I see you've got jokes, huh? T