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A Night To Remember.

Tiania's POV.

I kept glancing at my clock, I couldn't wait for it to strike 6:00 am so I could go about my routine for the day, ah I could feel it in my bones that today had a good feel around it,... " what it is , what's up, every good girl needs a lil thug, every bad boy needs a lil love..." my alarm started ringing loudly indicating the clock had indeed struck 6:00 am and I stood up from my bed singing and dancing alongside the rhythm my clock is playing, this song; is my jam, and honestly, I could listen to it, all day, everyday, I don't know what it is about Doechii's and Kodak Black's collaboration, but it is IT. I go to the washroom wash up, brush my teeth and put on my work out clothes, I'm sure my mom is still sleeping, and yep, I didn't stay at campus while attending school, I attended from the house at which,yep ,I know what you're thinking, I stayed with my parents, it's no sin, I preferred staying with them, it's more...homely, I still have a lot of time to start living on my own and all, this is just my perspective tho, so I grab my back pack, making sure my water can is securely strapped, and plug in my earphones, so I could go for a little run, before going to school, yes, healthy body,then maybe sneak in some junks, I'm not perfect haha, anyways, I'm jogging along the alley like I always do, all the while checking my time piece, so I don't out do myself, it's almost time, so I head back home, chugging my water down my throat, all the way back, and up the stairs, freshen up, and there I am sitting in front of my vanity, I can't believe I'm done with college and I'm graduating today, my smile is so wide, I wouldn't, no, shouldn't be surprised, my smile is touching my ears. I pick my hair iron, stretch my hair, then add a little bit of curls here and there, I look at my reflection and nod in appreciation, pick up my mascara to add a little volume and straighten my lashes by Abit, my mom walks in and hugs me from behind, we're both smiling hard and looking at our reflections, while dad walks in holding a big bouquet of flowers, “my little girl's all grown now" he says looking at me with those doting eyes I've grown to love these past years, and I try to communicate how much I love and appreciate them for all they have been doing for me, “mom, dad thank you so much, for loving me, taking care of me, putting up with me, all of the unnecessary arguments and fights, and drama... thank you for never giving up on me, mom, dad, thank you so much " we hug with them cooing from all ends and shedding a little bit of tears although my dad, would never agree, if it's heard elsewhere, you see ,this is exactly what I'm talking about the homely feeling, they excuse me so I can finish up, I pick a dress, a really beautiful blue-silver with rhinestones long dress, a corset at the top, with a mermaid cut below, with slits ending right below my hips and bum, I looked at myself one last time in the mirror, I looked beautiful, I take a deep breath and walk outside of my door, my parents both gasp at the same time, "Tiana you look, astonishing, just like your mom, I'm blessed to have both really beautiful women around me" dad gushed, mom blushes at that, and speaks up “Tiana you're so beautiful, and such a sweet soul congratulations my baby girl" they both walk me to the door after I had thanked them and asked them not to make me cry again, and dad drove me to school.

Ah school was bustling with everyone trying to take selfies and pictures with their bff's, and what nots, you know with today been the last day at school and all. I stand around feeling a bit awkward since, I didn't really have friends, neither was I the social butterfly, I just liked to keep to myself to avoid the unnecessary drama and every other thing that comes with been extra in school, I had a Library mate tho, she was very introverted, more introverted than I, a 5'7ft blonde, brown big eyes and cherry lips, in my opinion she is very beautiful and she could pass for one of these girls that paraded school as the queen bees and socialites and even barbie queens, but for some awful reason the students avoided her and felt she was “too nerdy to talk to" or “would be considered beautiful if she dropped her big glasses". I liked how quiet and studious she was, for one reason or the other we were always sitting at the same table reading in the library, with Time I guess we quietly got comfortable around each other, this girl's name is Mia and she was walking towards me at the moment, and with each step she took, my brow raised a fraction actually, when she finally got to me my brow was hitting my hairline, now mind you, my case wasn't the same as her, no, thing is I actually got approached by a lot of guys and girls including those queen Barbies, but I shook them all off and decided to stay alone, because I figured I didn't want that company, it's not like I was boring or didn't know how to have fun, sometimes I used to go to this club TOPS AND TOPS to unwind and you know, chill, because all work and no play makes Jacklyn a dull girl, so when I felt like releasing some pressure, I used to go to the club, I really love dancing, sometimes the loud music, emphasis on sometimes, I liked the karaoke, but I didn't like the drinking or fighting or smooching strangers that came with it but tonight, tonight, was going to be different, I am officially an adult anddd I'm done with school, and into the labor market now, so, why not.Every other day asides today I'm going to either be working or looking for a job, and I thought I would be going there alone, but if Mia is approaching me for the reason I think she is, that means two things: one; I think I just got a friend that is going to be for a lifetime and two; I'm taking her to the club with me, I would not have to party alone, yay. “Hey Tiana, you look good in that dress" ah she has a sonorous voice as well, silly me thought to myself, "Thank you, I really appreciate, you're not looking bad yourself Mia, no, if I'm been frank, you actually look amazing". We are both smiling after complimenting ourselves, I guess this is a good sign in our new and blooming friendship, I suggested we take some selfies together, since it seemed like she was shy and didn't know how to ask, it was a bit surprising when she actually agreed to the selfies, and we hurdled together and took a lot of admirable, cute and goofy selfies together, we glanced through the selfies, nodding and appreciating the pictures together, afterwards we headed to where our seats had been arranged and sat together. Our duo sparked a lot of interest, raised brows, gossip and surprise, I shot a glance at Mia to check if she was alright, to find her fidgety and playing with her hands while looking down at her dress, poor thing probably thought I didn't want to be friends anymore, I took her hand in mine and held it encouragingly, as a sign that I wasn't going anywhere. The Vice Chancellor started calling names, results and presenting certificates, as expected both of us were top in our class and went out together to collect our certificates. On reaching the podium, we shook hands with the Vice Chancellor, took some pictures with him and collected our certificates, with awards of best graduating students. In no time we are out throwing our caps to the sky, and the ceremony ended, we talked some more, turned out we actually had a lot of things in common, like color preferences; red, black and grey, we loved dancing, although she had never gone out before, of course we loved reading, I mean that was practically how we met, we also loved food a lot, more like foodlums. My dad came to pick me up and I can say he was pleasantly surprised to find me standing at the parking lot with a someone, as in, an actual person, all through the school year, my dad had never seen me with anybody, although it bothered him he never brought it up to me, so I could practically see his eyes prancing around in joy and the smile he failed terribly at hiding, when he parked the car, I pointed out to Mia that, that was my dad and we should go up to him, she smiled and said okay, I introduced them to each other, and we got in the car, he dropped Mia off at home, where her mom was waiting outside,at the porch spotting the same look and expression of my dad earlier, infact I could have thought they were twins at that point, haha just kidding, I told Mia I was going to come pick her up in the evening so we could celebrate our graduation together and told her to be prepared, then my dad drove off, I had this tingly sensation and the overwhelming urge to spread my hands and just let the wind whip through my hair, so I did just that and dad was like "yeahhhhh, let it all come in, enjoy it!" and we both were smiling like Cheshire cats by the time we got to the driveway. Mom was waiting outside smiling as well. Dad parked his car at his favorite spot and we all hugged like our lives depended on it, then I whipped out my phone and the three of us took amazing pictures together as well. We went in mom had prepared my favorite dish for dinner, braised pork, chicken and rice, we all happily sat on the dining table, said our prayers and dug in.As expected my mom's cooking is the very best, the meal tasted very delicious, I did the dishes and called out to my parents I was headed to my room.I take the stairs, two at a time, and head in to my room, in a matter of seconds, I take off my dress and freshen up, I decide to be dressed in all black going to the club today, so I wear a black corset top, and black high waisted ripped boyfriend jeans, pairing it up with some black accessories and knuckle rings, I sneak in eyeliners to make my eyes pop and oh yes my trusty mascara, to of course add volume to my eyes, I then pull my hair into a sleek ponytail while doing my edges, tonight, I was going to leave, to the party, lipstick free, or maybe a little lipgloss to make my lips pop. I wore black air Nike shoes and draped a black leather jacket over my shoulders and then, I was ready. yay. I looked at my reflection to check if this was the look I was going for and yesssss, yes it was. I picked up my phone and took a quick picture sending it to Mia with caption "I'm ready and I'm coming to get you, be ready in 5" after hitting send I run down the stairs grab the keys and scream to my parents that I was headed out and I'd be late, my scream was followed by them affirming that my message had been passed across then I headed to Mia's. She was already standing at her porch when I got there, oohhh she cleaned up nice, she was dressed in a short black leather dress and black stilettos with a black leather jacket as well, she got in and I was like oohhh we matching and we both laughed our hearts off and drove into the night.We got to Tops and Tops, parked the car and walked to the line in front, I told Mia she was the designated driver because I was going to get knocked out pretty bad, she laughed and said I shouldn't go over board, finally we got in, the club was popping as usual, and we walked to where the bartender was, on getting there, I ordered some drinks, I ordered a Martini for myself, and an orange juice for Mia, she was like seriously, and I just said "designated driver" and she sighed "you're no fun",she blurted out pouting her lips.Three shots later and I was pumped enough to party,so I dragged her to the dance floor and started moving my body to the beats, after staring at me for a while she decides to join me, when my song comes on, surprisingly Mia and I give little squeals in excitement and lean in screaming on top of the music "This is my jam" we both scream at the same time, our eyes widen in surprise for a moment before we burst in laughter. We keep dancing before i feel a burning gaze on me, I try looking around, and then for a moment the world froze sitting some meters away from me has to be the hottest man alive, with how good he looked I felt he had to be a huge sinner. We keep staring at each other when suddenly he moves, my heartbeat accelerates, with how fast my heart throbbed, i was scared i was going to get a cardiac arrest. I have never felt this way for anyone before, I was entranced, could men be witches, because I felt bewitched, with every step he took closing the distance between us two I couldn't breathe, and then finally this huge piece of hunk stops in front of me and takes me into his arms, nuzzling his nose into my neck, and boy I felt intoxicated being this close to me, my brain had stopped working and then boom he does something even more faint worthy he leans in for a kiss and steals my first kiss just like that, and before I could savor the feeling of how deliciously right and soft his lips were, he withdraws, running his fingers through his hair and leaves without even a word, leaving me stunned and wanting more. Mia gasps in disbelief and says "I can't believe you had a man all of this time and he never came to see you in school " yep and that's the thing he is a stranger, Mia heads to the bathroom while I'm still standing shocked, someone comes knocking into me before i looked at the world around me and it was pure chaos, everyone was screaming and i became terrified. It wasn't long before i felt a very uncomfortable gaze on me, turning to my side, my gaze is met with a really fine man's gaze, I was wondering what it was with me today, and meeting extremely fine strange men when, in a flash he moved from where he was and was in front of me, wait what just happened, the next thing I know he's grabbing me i feel a prick on my neck and then the whole world goes dark.