Born This Way

Chapter 20

Its been 3 months I haven't heard from Precious since I was in hospital, apparently, she has moved overseas but I could care less. I'm over Precious and her drama.

It’s my birthday party in a few days and I've been planning it for the past 2 months, well with the help of Ali of course. I'm currently living with my parents now because I had health complications a few weeks after I was shot, that b***h shot my arm which caused lead poisoning because the bullet didn't penetrate into my arm or in any of my internal organs. I had an option if I'd let the doctors operate me; the surgery would be really risky or just have medication to eradicate the poisoning. I went for the latter

"Gabriella, are you going to school today, I need you to pick up something from your aunt she is in town" my mother asked when she walked in my room. I was going through pictures of Precious and I, I threw out a few and kept some. I quickly put them away when my mom entered. "No. I have to finalize a few things before my party" I replied pretending to look busy. "It’s okay I'll ask Keagan, what are you busy with there-."

"Nothing!" I cut her off in defence.

"alright." she said and walked away. I could see she was a tad bit worried but I ignored her reaction.

I was in my pyjamas and I walked to the living room to go watch Regular show then when I passed by the window, I saw a car parking outside. I wasn't familiar with the car so I went and sat down waiting for whoever parked outside to ring the bell.

"Coming!" I yelled irritated; because I'm constantly on medication I'm very irritable.

I opened the door and my eyes widened when a girl jumped on me in excitement. "My besssfraaand! I was mad as hell, but I'm here and damn do you look fine. If I was single boy would I have done did you long ago! Anyway... I'm tired AF I need to sit down" Alison said catching her breath. That was her greeting, sometimes I wonder where in the world does this 2-legged creature come from.

After jumping on me she kissed my cheek and walked in. "You smell like cheese... I hate cheese" I said. "That's the way you greet your nigga? You are b***h. " she said slouching on the couch already changing the channel. "Heyy!! You know I love Mordecai and Riggs don't change it. " I complained. "Too late. Anyway, I missed you man, well not really... see Dani moved in, I enjoy her company so much, not more than I enjoyed yours though, don't worry" she assured me "This other day she bought me a huge ass teddy that wore a shirt that's written ' My companion '. Oh, my word how sweet is that... say something!" she said shaking me when I sat next to her. I'm so lucky to have you" I cheerily said. "Oh stop it. I'm taken" she said. I never figured Dani for the romantic type, I said to myself.

"Is that your car out there?" I asked. "Nope is Dani's Alright something more important though... your birthday paaarrrtyyy!! " she said jumping up and dabbing like there is no tomorrow.

I laughed for a while. "What do we have to finalize?" She asked. "The entertainment and DJ... oh and we need to order food and check on my cake" I said and she nodded. "Outfit!?? don't tell me you have no clue..." I kept quiet when she said that. "Your hair?!!" I'm starting to think Alison is my stylist. That's legit all she worries about, everyday. "Go bath and get dressed we need to go shopping for clothes before anything else, I can't believe you!" she said. I did as I was told and an hour later, I walked to the living room in my huge sweater, chino pants, tubular sneakers and a messy bun. Alison stared at me and I stared back.

"You look good." she admitted finally. "Thanks, I get that a lot, you got to stop doing that though. Every damn time I get dressed you stare at me and it freaks me out. " she chuckled "Oooh hell she tried it! I can't help it. You always look ravishing it's not a sin to glace one in a while" she defended herself. "Yes once in a while! You undress me with your eyes every time... I feel naked right now" I said. "The drama though. Relax, you should be lucky I haven't tried anything so yes, consider yourself lucky. Not many survive" she said with a naughty smile. "Erase that thought now! Alison" I said trying to be serious. "Fine.. Fine" I locked the door since everyone left the house and they have their own keys. "Is it me or did you become sexier by the day?" she asked.

"Stop it!!" I said " For the record though I've always been drop dead sexy" I complimented myself.

"How’s the arm?" she asked looking at me and still concentrating on the road. "Some days are better than others, I just hope I won’t have any infection due to the lead poison." "You're very strong I admire that about you, I hope your arm gets better I..." she said and stopped?

"You...?" I asked. "Ugh. Forget it, uhm have you heard from Precious? " she asked. "No. I haven't ". "She's a b***h. Signed, stamped and sealed. How can one be so ruthless." she said and I laughed "Its all good don't worry yourself about her. I'm over that." I said and she smiled. A song by Drake ft. Wizkid 'One Dance started planning and we broke into dance. We did our shopping going into so many shops I was exhausted. She picked out my very expensive outfit. And we went us for lunch then went home. She's sleeping over at my parent’s place which is going to be weird. They probably think we are dating.

That evening when my mom finished dishing up for us, she called the whole family to come eat. Kendall sat next to Alison and I sat across them next to Keagan then mom and dad sat across each other. "Your cooking is amazing mam' " she said breaking the ice. Truth be told Jackie can cook.

"Thanks. How is school?" my mom asked Alison and I. "I personally love it. I enjoy my majors and the student life is off the-." I cleared throat before she finished speaking Kendall and Keagan laughed out loud and I concentrated carefully cutting my meat. Dinner went well no fights or awkwardness besides the tension I could literally cut with a knife from my mom towards Alison. "Your mom hates my guts" Alison said laughing when we finally went to my room and closed the door. "I know right" I said. "Here are some pj's you can choose from babes" I said putting the pyjamas on the bed. She grabbed my favourite shirt and shorts, when I laughed, she frowned. "That chuckle?" She asked. "you have my fav pj's on" I said. "Sweet. Let's go to bed you done changing?" she asked. I was still in my day clothes so I changed fast and after a few minutes I was done and we got in bed. We cuddled, which was normal because she is my friend after all. She looked I to my eyes and smiled.

"Gabby I... ah never mind" she said "tell me what's wrong" I said. "Don't worry about it." she said looking away. "Hey don't forget I'm here for you okay?". "Okay" she said.

After a few minutes I felt juicy lips planted on my lips I pushed back and looked at her, her eyes were closed and she quickly opened them "I'm so sorry... it’s just that." she tried making an excuse, but before she finished, I kissed her. She was breathing heavily and I took her shirt off. She was now on top of me, she took my shirt off and kissed me even harder... "A... Ali...son" I said trying to stop her but she carried on. She took of the pj shorts...