Unbridled Lust

CHAPTER NINE - BE MY DATE.

SOPHIE'S POV

After what seemed like forever, we finished shopping. Johny had left the mall not long after he got his things.

I felt tired after walking for about three hours just to get dresses and shoes for Annabelle and I. We also got handbags to match our dresses.

After coming home from shopping, Annabelle and Johnny returned to their homes and I went upstairs to have a refreshing sleep.

I didn't have the strength to indulge myself in party preparations after going through so much stress just to shop. We had gone through almost all the stores looking for the 'perfect dress as my mom called it.

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It was seven o'clock when my mom sent someone to wake me up to start getting ready for the party which would kick off by eight.

I grumpily left my plush bed to brush my teeth and shower. I washed my hair and dried it as I waited for my hair stylist and make up artist to take over.

I had wanted to do my makeup on my own but my mom seems to be adding a very huge importance to the party and insisted I have my hair and make up done by my specialists.

'Ding dong' My phone vibrated on the table. "I'm at the parking lot and I guess you aren't here yet right?" Johnny's message read.

"I am almost done I'll be there in a while." I rolled my eyes and replied him.

"I'll wait for you at the parking lot." I dropped my phone on the table as my hair stylist came in.

She twisted my hair and let them down in waves and did a little trimming which took about fifteen minutes. I checked the time and it was already forty minutes after seven.

Such a terrible host. I bet by the time I would have my make up done it would be eight o'clock and I am yet to dress up. I felt for Johnny who was waiting for me. I would have told him to drive to the house.

My makeup artist came in and I couldn't help but rush her. She finished in exactly twenty five minutes which technically meant I was late.

They helped me dress up and I rushed out of the room after taking a peek of myself at the mirror.

"You're late." My mom said as I rushed down the flight of stairs.

I rolled my eyes at her in my mind. "Definitely not my fault since I was made to shop for a whole day."

"Don't think of opening that fridge. Some of your guests are already here."

Damn!! How did she read my mind. I needed to keep my mouth busy.

I walked towards my car at the front of the house. The hall where we would be having the party was two buildings away and I doubt my ability to walk that far on my hills.

Blasts of songs came from the hall as I got closer.

I parked my car at the parking lot and stepped down. I was about to text Johnny and ask him where he was because I couldn't see his car. He probably didn't ride here in his car.

I looked up and felt my heart beat pause for a moment as I made eye contact with him. As if under a spell, my legs voluntarily walked towards him. 'This wasn't right' my head screamed.

I checked my self out mentally to be sure I looked presentable. I wished I had actually used the mirror earlier.

I held the side of my dress as I walked slowly to him. For a second I imagined his eyes graze my body.

I smiled brightly at him and made sure my beautiful dentition was in view. "Hey Cullen."

He nodded his head briefly at me.

"Later it is." He said to Jonny and turned to enter his car.

Johnny turned to me. "How is it that you girls never get to meet up with time for any party.

I swallowed and turn to Johnny. Cullen was just too cold and distant. From the corner of my eye I saw Donald and Fiona enter the hall together. I felt my heart clench in anger.

"Be my date." I said to Cullen who was already in his car and ready to zoom off. He turned his head slowly to me and I regretted opening my mouth to say a word. My face flushed in embarrassment. Johnny walked towards the entrance of the hall. Probably to ease my embarrassment a little when his brother rejects me.

"My time is limited." He locked his car and walked towards me. Whattt!!! Was that a yes??

I stared at his eyes as he stood in front of me looking so perfect.

"Are you going in or are you going to spend the night staring at me?"

I shook my head as I tried to keep my thoughts clean those eyes of his were something else.

He shocked me when he held my hand as we walked into the hall. I felt eyes on us as we took the red carpet to the middle of the hall.

Though the hall was looking simple, it was beautifully decorated. The tables were arranged for four persons.

I led Cullen to a table at the front and we sat down. He stole the attention of a lot of girls and as they stared at him without filter. He didn't seem to mind the staring one bit. It was like girls staring at him was already a part of him.

"Hey girl." Donald said and sat at our table. He tried to peck my cheek and I drew backwards.

I didn't know what got into me but I blurted. "My man here wouldn't like that." Shock was clearly splattered over Donald's face. I was also shocked at what I blurted out.

Cullen didn't seem to mind as he still kept his poker but handsome and alluring face.

"What do you mean by that? Wait have you been cheating on me?" Donald's voice was slightly high which got the attention of more people to our table.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" I retorted.

"What do you mean? I have stood my you even with how helpless your condition is and you're now pointing fingers at me?"

My heart turned a three sixty degree with different emotions twirling through me.

"There is no need denying it. I saw you in the arts room with her."

His face distorted a little with surprise. It seems Archie didn't wait back to tell him I caught them in the act.

"You're the one clearly cheating so don't play the good guy card here. I never knew you kept this petty face behind my back all this while." He clapped his hands. "You successfully played me."

"You don't need to explain anything to her." Fiona chipped in from somewhere behind Donald. She came forward and wrapped her hand around Donald's arm.

He didn't even try to push her away and it pained me. Someone I spent and invested my life and money in since high school.

My eyes watered and tears threatened to run down. I could feel my body shivering in anger. Deceit, lies and backstabbing. I didn't know which hurt the most.

"Since you already know. Yes we have been together since the second year of college. You have never been attractive to him. With all the fat you have accumulated, no one would be interested in you. Atleast you have the money to keep some people around you for ...."

'Clap' Annabelle slapped her before she could say another word.

"You think everyone is as miserable as you are?" Don't you feel atleast a little shame? And what is there about Donald anyway. He's now a second hand property. You can take him. Sophie won't be needing him anymore." It felt good to have friend who is true to you.

The air was suffocating. I couldn't feel air leave or enter my lungs.

I felt someone's slender fingers hold my chubby one beneath the table.

"Cullen." I sobbed.

"It's okay."

"That's enough." Cullen said and hit the table. This caught me off guard. Is he standing for me?

"Know your limit." He helped me up. "I wouldn't want you around what is mine."

He led me outside the hall and to his car. We sat at the backseat and he offered me tissue while I cried my heart out.

It felt so bitter. I wish I wasn't fat. I wish I were like other girls that didn't have to worry about their body size.