The Billion's 2

Chapter 16

Clarice walked into the obviously loud party house. Clarice noticed the blaring music act as if it's a drug to them. Clarice was disgust to see such scene where teen grinding bodies no matter the gender.

"Ew," Clarice says when she watched couples basically having s*x with clothes on. At the very corner, crying and stumbling drunk girls who Clarice known as friends were busy taking body shots.

On her mind, she's only want to know where's Pandora at. She managed to go through the wall to wall of people and greeted Grace who seems to be the only sober teen she met.

"Do you know where's Pandora?" Clarice shouted over the loud EDM music. Grace pointed towards the stairs. Clarice sighed. Does this mean they... Clarice shakes her head from thinking too much.

She took a deep breath and walked across the people who are too sober that stand off to the side judging everyone. She actually had the time to stop a couple of drunk catfights on the way to the stairs.

As she was stepping on the first step, two drunk guy fights each other by pushing one another down the stairs. Clarice side steps and let the guys fell on their body. She shakes her head and made way towards the first floor.

All the way up, she has the perfect view of the party. There are people playing beer pong, the Dj's were playing some sort of dubstep music that in sync with the shining strobe lights. There's only one thing on her mind. Wild.

This is one wild party for a politician daughter to host. "BEST PARTY EVER!!!" Clarice walked backward when one of her classmates yelled in front of her. She pushed the guy away and made it to the first floor.

"Which room.." Clarice decided to open the first door on her left. She was surprised to see Tommy devouring Timothy. Her eyes widen as she closes the door slowly. "Now that's a scene." She breathes out.

She went to the second room and slowly opened it. It's not a room. It's a library. She walked in and observed every book that was in the perfect stack on the bookshelf. "This family seems like a fan of horror books."

Clarice walked out and went to the third room. "Well. Third times the charms." But when she opened it, she didn't see Shanntel nor Pandora. She's actually witnessing Shanntel's sacred cave.

The first thing that actually caught Clarice's eyes were the 4 blue ribbons that were on hang on the walls. "She's a nerd!" Clarice chuckled and looked at every piece of pictures in the room.

She chuckled when she came across a picture of little Shanntel. She's not like Shanntel that always pissing her off now. She's more like an innocent looking kid back then.

But what she saw next was the turning point. She gasped when a picture of Shanntel and a group of guys in a parade were on display. "She's..." but before Clarice could finish her sentences, Shanntel walked in.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING IN MY ROOM?!" Shanntel yelled and ran towards Clarice as she grabbed the picture from the table. "Is that why you have to transfer to a new school?" Clarice asked.

Shanntel ignored her. "This is none of your business." She said and went to the door and open it. "This is the cue for you to leave," Clarice smirked and sat on Shanntel bed. "I'm not going anywhere until you explained to me about your picture in a gay parade."

Shanntel squeezed the knob and slammed her door. "YES! I WAS AT A GAY PARADE! Apparently, it's a bad image for me as a daughter for two most powerful politician in America to do so. Are you happy?!" Shanntel yelled.

"Why did you tell everyone you cause a mayhem in school?" Clarice asked. Shanntel avoided eye contact and sighed. "My parents thought its best for us to create a story for my image. For them, a wild and out of control teen is good for me."

Clarice was actually feel bad about it.

Then Shanntel realizes something. "Why am I even telling you about my life story? GET THE f**k OUT!" Clarice stood up. "Whatever. Have you seen Pandora?" Shanntel shakes her head.

"I never saw her," Shanntel says and opened the door. "But Grace says she's upstairs." Then both of them realize something. "KICK EVERY DOOR DOWN!" Shanntel yelled and ran out of her room.

Shanntel kicked the first door down and she didn't find any sign of Pandora except for two teenagers having some fun time on her parent's bed. "I've seen too much." She said and went to the other doors.

When they both in front of the last door, Clarice took the liberty to kick the door down. "That martial art training finally paying off."

Shanntel walked in and was surprised to see a half-naked guy on top of a very high Pandora. "BASTARD!" Shanntel yelled and grabbed the closest heavy object she can reach. She hit the guys back as hard as she could.

The impact didn't even make him flinched. He slowly turned and gave both them a smiled. "Fresh meat." Clarice was on her fighting pose and swing her feet on the guys head.

Again he didn't move. "WHAT ARE YOU? INCREDIBLE HULK?!" Clarice yelled and jumping on one foot as she held the other leg. Clarice had enough and reached for the gun she always packs.

"Get off of her or ill shot your brains out." She said through gritted teeth. The guy raises both hands and slowly moved away from Pandora. Shanntel quickly grabbed the duvet that was on the floor and covered Pandora's naked body.

"Why didn't you just pull out that gun from the first place?!" Shanntel asked. "I was testing out my martial art skill. Clearly, it's a fail." Shanntel shakes her head and looked at sleeping Pandora.

"What should we do to him?" Clarice asked and looked at the guys face still aiming her gun. "Wait! You're Louie! The nerd!" "I AM NOT A NERD!" He yelled. Clarice pushed his head using the gun's tip.

"Shut up! You know who's your messing with here? She's a Vera! You will not be alive after her mother's know about this!" As soon as Clarice says that, Grace and Caspian ran into the room and the first thing Caspian did was punching Louie without mercy.

Grace went to Pandora and was crying her hearts out. "Oh, no. Pandora.." Grace shakes her fiend's body but no response whatsoever. "He spiked her drink," Shanntel said and stood up from the bed.

She grabbed the gun from Clarice and start shooting Louie's thigh. Everyone was too surprised to see such a calm girl do such things. Louie grunt in pain when the bullet went through his thigh.

"I'll take full responsibility for this shooting," Shanntel said and call the police. Clarice grabbed Shanntel's phone and press end call. "I don't think the police need to know. Let my father handle this." Clarice turned to Pandora.

"Besides. After Iris know about this, he will be in so much trouble. Including his family."

***

Pandora opened her eyes slowly but was blinded by the sudden sunlight. She tried to wake up but her headache betrays her. "Don't.. relax.." Pandora heard the soothing voice of Shanntel.

"She's awake?" She recognizes that second voice. "Clarice?" Pandora tries to open her eyes and was baffled to see Shanntel in a purple silk lingerie and Clarice in a striking red lingerie. She quickly looked in the duvet and was relieved she was clothed.

"Wait. Why am I here?" She asked. Shanntel and Clarice looked at each other. "We don't know how to say this in a very good way. But, Louie tried to rape you." Pandora's didn't believe what she's hearing.

"All I remember was drinking from a red cup and here I am." Shanntel rubbed her back. "Shhh. It's okay. Your knightress and shining armor protected you." Shanntel chuckled at how blushes Clarice gets.

"I'll leave you two alone. I'm going to ask the cook to prepare some breakfast." Shanntel smiled and stood up. She gave Clarice's shoulder a nudged and walked out the door.

After the door was closed, Clarice made way to the bed and sat next to a very confuse Pandora. "Did you tell my mother's about this?" Pandora nodded. "She's dealing with Louie. She took him away last night."

Pandora moved back a little and rested her back on the headboard. "Why didn't my mother's brought me home last night?" Clarice doesn't know what to say. "Well. I asked for them to let you stay. But Shanntel was the person who convinces Iris to do so. She can be very persuasive."

"You two friends now?" Clarice looked up to Pandora. "With? Shanntel?" Clarice snickered. "Nah. We're still enemies." Pandora chuckled and shake her head. "There's no need for such a beautiful lady to have a grudge on someone as beautiful as you."

Pandora blurt out and then realize what she just said. Clarice chuckled and pinch Pandora's nose. "You're cute when you blush." Clarice sighed and as she was swimming in Pandora's orbs.

Suddenly a static noise shocked them both and they turned to the tv. "Are you two decent?" Shanntel appeared on the tv while closing her eyes. "Breakfast ready. Get your ass down now."

Clarice grabbed the remote and turn off the TV. "v****a blocker." She breathes out. "Pardon?" Pandora asked and she tries to get up from the bed. "Nothing. Let me help you.." Clarice went to her side immediately.

Pandora eyes were fixed on Clarice bouncing breast. "Hold on there tiger." Clarice chuckled. "Come on.." Clarice placed her arms on Pandora's waist and Pandora automatically took Clarice's body as leverage.

This is the happiest day of Clarice's life. Since forever!

***

"This house a mess!" Clarice says and she walked down the stairs. The maids were cleaning what was the outcome of yesterday's party. "The kitchens over there miss." One of the maids smiled and pointed at the corner.

"Today's special, bacon and omelette's," Shanntel says when they both entered the kitchen. "Where's your cook?" Clarice asked. "I forgot she's not coming today so I'm cooking breakfast."

Shanntel placed a cooked bacon on a plate. The smell made Pandora's mouth watery for a moment there. "Looks like someone is hungry." Shanntel chuckled and placed an omelet on Clarice's plate.

"Miss Davies. You have a call." Shanntel smiled at the maid and took the call in another room. Clarice turned to the side and watched Shanntel talking on the phone. "You know what happens to Grace?"

Pandora asked the leaning Clarice that nearly fell from her chair. "What are you doing?" Clarice shakes her head. "I'm not sure. Maybe she's..." but before Clarice could finish her sentences, Grace made herself known in the kitchen and grabbed Pandora's breakfast.

"Damn. The most delicious meal ever. If I'm a guy I marry this cook." Grace said with her mouth full. "Shanntel made it." Grace hummed and take a spoon full of the half boiled egg from Pandora's plate.

"Jesus! Get your own breakfast. This is mine." Pandora pulled her plate away from her best friend. Shanntel walked in and Clarice noticed her face changes. "Hey, Shanntel. I want this breakfast too."

Shanntel smiled and nodded. Pandora looked at her with apologetic eyes. "I'm sorry for this rude girl." Shanntel waved it off. A yawn startled them all when Caspian walked in.

"Please don't tell me you both... Oh, God.." Pandora covered her eyes when Caspian's morning wood made an appearance. "Come on Pandora." Caspian chuckled and kissed his girlfriend.

"I miss you. So bad.." Caspian leaned in even more. "Guys. It's breakfast." Clarice says and watched as Shanntel absentmindedly prepare breakfast. Something is wrong. She can feel it.

"Clarice, are you done?" Shanntel suddenly asked. Clarice slowly nodded. "We need to talk. Privately." Clarice nodded again. She quickly finished up her food and followed Shanntel towards another part of her house.

"What's up?" Clarice asked as she sat on the outdoor chair.

"Are you two close now?" Shanntel question made Clarice confuse. "What do you mean?" Clarice asked. "I mean are you and Pandora close now?" Clarice has no answer for that question at the moment.

She shrugged her shoulder. "I'm here to tell you that I'm not going to give up," Shanntel smirked. Somehow it didn't convince Clarice. But she decided to play along. "Oh, yea? I'll love to see that."

Shanntel chuckled. "Me too Clarice. Me too."

***

Pandora was walking out of Shanntel's room when she noticed the owner of the house standing in the middle of the library room. Pandora knocked and entered when Shanntel smiled.

"What are you doing?" Pandora asked.

"Nothing. Just looking at my collections." Pandora turned to one of the bookshelves and was excited when she saw the authors name. "Stephen King, Karin Slaughter. Oh my god..."

Pandora was taking the books from the shelves without even asking and when she realizes it, she apologizes. "It's okay.. do as you please. Knowledge is something we share." Shanntel smiled.

"You read all of them?" Shanntel nodded. "I have a very boring life." Pandora snickered when she came across a whole set of Twilight and Harry Potter. "These too?" Shanntel laughed.

"Believe it or not, my mother loves them. This is a family room for us. It's where we have so much fun at." Pandora turned to Shanntel. "You just moved here. How did you manage to clean it all out in such time?"

"This is our vacation house. We had it since I was a baby. After what happened, well they decided to move here." Pandora nodded and continued to browse Shanntel's collection.

"You have such collection. I can't believe how amazing this is." Shanntel laughed. "We have something in common then. Books." Pandora turned to Shanntel. "Yup. Books."

Pandora walked towards another shelves and gag when it's a romance book. "You read romance as well?" "Occasionally. Why?" Pandora shakes her head. "Straight relationship is such fake. Why can't they create a better romance between a woman and a woman, a man, and a man."

Pandora rant. "We have w*****d. That's how we find such amazing love stories." Shanntel went next to Pandora and smiled. "Everything you want to read is there. You just have to request for the writer to do so."

Shanntel smiled. Pandora nodded and continued to browse.