Payback
1604 Words
It’s the next day and I can’t wait to see Ryder again. I got dressed especially for him. I was wearing a red tube top, a short black skirt, and knee high black heels. To say I looked sexy was an understatement. Red and purple always goes perfect with my semi-light caramel skin. My skin tone was kid of a mixture of my mom who’s africian american and my dad who is white and part Asian.
My hair was completely down, my curls reaching my mid back, of course when stretched reaching my lower back. I used water, jell, and a diffuser to make my curls defined and bouncy.
I walked down stairs to the dining table where everyone was. I made sure to walk a little slow to show off my outfit.
Once I got to the table a plate of food was sitting in front of me. When I looked up everyone had a shocked look on their face.
“Young lady if you don’t change those clothes…” my mom said, but i didn’t give her a chance to finish.
“Or what...because there's nothing you can do to make my life a living hell then what you’ve already done.” I said turning away from her.
My mom went quiet. I looked over to see a tear going down her face. I instantly regretted what I said.
“I’m sorry mom, but I’m not changing. Not trying to be disrespectful, but if I can get married like an adult I should be able to wear what I want like an adult.”
“Fine, I think we can all agree that you guys can get married after graduation?” she said, looking at Zander.
“Yeah, that should be fine.” zander said.
I finished eating my breakfast and went back upstairs to get my things.
“Nasme, can you hurry up?” Nolan asked from my room door.
“There’s no need to wait on me anymore, I asked Ryder to take me to and from school from now on.” I said walking past him.
“I thought we made it clear that you couldn’t date him.” Nolan said with bitterness.
“Well a car ride isn’t a date and plus, it's not like you actually want to drive me. and it's the perfect time to tell him that I can’t go on that date.” I said pressing the elevator button.
“How about I do that and you never talk to him again?” Nolan said.
“No Ryder is one of my only friends and he’s so sweet.” I said blushing
In the elevator Nolan seemed madder than ever. I’m sure he’s already called for his car to be pulled up to the front of the penthouse.
When we get down I see Ryder’s car and I almost run to it. I hop in and give Ryder a big kiss on the cheek, he smiles from ear to ear.
“Good morning, caramel.”
“Good morning ryder.” I say flirtatiously
I go to buckle my seatbelt and I see Nolan out the window glaring at me as he gets in his car.
We start to drive to the school. Throughout the ride ryder continues to stare at me and smile
*******
“Thanks for the ride, but I don’t want to be late, see you at gym class?”
“Yeah see you then.” Ryder says with a smile.
Once I got to Mrs.Delancey's class I was surprised no one was there and the bell had rung.
“Oh, hey Nasme you’re here early.” Mrs.delancy said.
“Oh I thought the bell rang?”
“It did but here we make the bell is set early so that when everyone decides to come to class they are on time.” Mrs.Delancey said while looking down at some papers
The day was absolutely boring. The most fun I had was when Ryder said hi to me which is sad.
Lets just say I was glad to finally go home at the end of the day.
***
As soon as I got off the elevator my mom was pestering me.
“Hey you came home late. Why didn’t you come home with Nolan?” My mom asked
“I got a ride from Ryder.” I said
“I thought I made myself clear, you can’t date Ryder.” My mom scolded.
“I know we're just friends but I didn’t tell him we couldn’t go on the date yet”
“You need to because, like I said you’re not going on a date with him.”
“Yeah yeah, I know mom” I said, rolling my eyes.
“Anyway, we have guests so change out of those inappropriate clothes.”
“Guests, what guest?” I said confused.
I went up to my room and took a nice long shower. I picked out a nice presentable dress.
“Nasme, hurry up there almost here.” My mom yelled through the door.
“I’m not done yet, I’ll come down when I’m done.” I said.
It took me about 45 more minutes to finish getting dressed.
Once I finally came down the stairs a family of three were sitting down at the dining table.
“Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, please excuse my fiance's lateness. She takes a long time to get ready.” Nolan said with a smile.
Fiance... since when am I his fiance?
“Sorry about that.” I said with a smile.
“It’s ok dear.” The lady who I assumed was Mrs.Harrington.
There were two seats left, one in between a boy my age and Nolan, and one next to my mom.
I decided to sit next to my mom.
“You should sit next to Nolan.” My mom said but I know it’s not a suggestion.
I went and sat next to Nolan and the other man, who was quite handsome.
Everyone was watching me, I guess to see my manner. I made sure to be polite and ladylike. I tugged the chair a little so I could sit but not too much. Once you sit down you can’t scoot the chair back in case some people think it’s rude. I also made sure to take my napkin and lay it on my lap.
As I looked up everyone was staring at me, I just smiled although I thought it was rude.
“You have a fine fiance Nolan. So polite.” Mrs.Harrington said
I nodded my head in her direction as a thank you.
Nolan wrapped his arm around my waist to pull me closer and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
“Yes I do.” Nolan said smiling at me.
I smiled back since it seemed that we were putting on a show.
Soon dinner came out, and of course this was a business dinner.
“So when is Nolan taking over, I wanted to know if there would be changes to the contract.” Mr.Harrington said.
“Oh no my son has agreed not to change the contract. In regards to the second part of the contract my son has decided to keep it in my hands.” Zander said
“Oh, so what’s going to happen to the second half? Ron plans on taking that part of the contract as well when I retire, how would that work?”
“I honestly don’t know I will try to convince my son otherwise.” Zander said with disdain.
“Can you please stop talking like I’m not here. I think it’s best that the first half and the second half of the contract be separated.” Nolan said.
“Oh I understand, you don’t want the second half of the business.” Mr.Harrington stated.
“You are correct Mr.Harrington” Nolan said with a smile.
The dinner was so boring and I almost fell asleep.
Later in the dinner(second entree)
“Your name is Nasme, correct?” Mrs.Harrington
“Yes, correct.” I replied with a soft and innocent voice.
“Nolan, you're so lucky to have such a beautiful fiance.”
“He sure does.” The unknown man said.
“Sorry I didn’t introduce myself. I’m Ronnie”. The unknown man said
I shook his hand.
“Nice to meet you.” I said
He gave me weird vibes, He took an awfully long time shaking my hand. I tried to pull my hand away but he tightened his grip. I scrunch my face a little quickly replacing it with a smile.
Nolan must have seen my face because…
“I would love it if you let go of my fiance’s hand. Sorry but I’m quite possessive of her.” Nolan said gently, pulling my hand out of Ronnie’s grip. Nolan also slides my chair over closer to him.
This surprisingly clams me down.
“Watch out for other men. You never know when someone else might get her. I mean look at her, her skin is perfect. Reminds me of caramel.” Ronnie said with a smirk on his face.
I wonder how him and Ryder decided to describe my skin the same way. Nolan tensed at Ronnie’s comment and pulled me a little closer.
“No ones taking her from me. I can’t deny she’s perfect, but Nasme isn’t like that.” Nolan said
“Why would I leave you for someone else when I already have all I need?” I said looking at Nolan and putting on a show.
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