PRICELESS EXCHANGE

JEFF'S PARTY

Tonia and I got home excitedly to celebrate our big win, but we couldn't find Andrew.

He's not home where could he have gone? I asked

don't know, come on the party is starting by six, we need to look for something good to wear, Tonia said ardently

hey, you seem so passionate about this whole thing, I mused

what? I'm only going because of you, she said as she slumped on the sofa

no that's a lie, tell me how it feels like to kiss, I said sitting beside her. She looked at me and frowned

you haven't kissed before? she asked eagerly

no, I don't even have a date so how do I kiss? I asked and she laughed

hey stop laughing.. I frowned

oh I'm sorry, well my first kiss was with Tony when we were still juniors she said and I smiled

wow, how does it feel like? I asked curiously

hey.. you gonna try that yourself, well it's magical and feels good but don't lose yourself.. she said smiling

lose myself? how? I asked

what? you're acting like a kid now don't lose yourself to him that's what I mean.. she said

really? how I'm I gonna lose myself I don't understand.. I persisted

urgghhh .. she sighed in frustration. When you kiss, there is a chemistry that lock you both up together, if you don't exercise self control you might end up in his bed!! she explained

what!! oh no, mom says it isn't right to do that with a man you ain't married to, I said

yeah same reason I told you to be careful not to lose yourself, she said

wow, I wish my first kiss would be with Jeff!! I fantasized

oopss!!! she exclaimed. Well you're going to a party with him tonight, maybe he's gonna kiss you, she laughed

really? I just pray it happens. I can't believe everything is happening so fast, I won against Molly and I'm gonna have Jeff, I said

who told you you're having him? she asked

I believe he's gonna ask for me to date him tonight at least I'm popular now, I said and she laughed.

I hope so too, come on let's celebrate with music!! she screamed happily and we both got up to sing and dance crazily

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At about 6:30pm, Tonia and I got dressed for the party. I wore a red short gown which reveals my cleavages with black heels and a black clutch to match. Tonia wore a short pink summer gown with black heels and a black clutch too to match. We wore light makeups on our faces and I let my bouncy hair fall to my shoulders

you're looking so pretty, Tonia remarked as we got ready to go

you too Teddy bear.. I said and we both giggled

Andrew walked in as soon as we stepped out of the house

hey, I said excitedly as I saw him

hi, he muttered inaudibly as he stopped in front of us

we are going out now, Tonia said

OK, good luck, he muttered and walked inside. I watched him as he walked into the house

hey let's go, Tonia urged

I just feel like we're leaving him behind, he's gonna be alone in the house I said

what? you wanna stay back with him? she asked

no, come on let's go I motioned to her and we both walked out

We took a cab leading to Jeff's house. I was surprised as the cab dropped us in front of a mansion

wow he lives here?!!!! I exclaimed as we got out from the cab

yes, I've only been here once, come on.. she urged walking inside while I followed behind.

hey, where is your pass? a bouncer at the gate asked

what pass? I whispered to Tonia and she smiled

I'll just call Tony, she said to me and brought out her phone from her clutch. They both discussed and she handed the phone over to one of the bouncers.

you can go in ma'am, we're sorry, he said handing the phone over to her. She nodded at me and we both walked inside

wow!! I exclaimed at the sight of the mansion. The lights at the mansion welcomed us as we walked in. Everywhere was shining and sparkling like diamond. A lot of students were seen hotly dressed, some were standing close to their car while some were walking into the house. There were different buildings in the mansion with different garages. A swimming pool was at one end of the yard and a lot of girls were having fun swimming.

we walked straight Into the house and we were welcomed with loud music. The house was filled with a lot of girls and boys dancing and drinking heavily

jeez.. the whole place is a buzz.. Tonia whispered to me

His father is damn rich! I exclaimed as I looked around in admiration

hey babes, are you free? a boy asked walking towards us

free for what? I whispered to Tonia

we ain't free, we came with someone! Tonia screamed on top of her voice due to the loud music

but I can't see anyone around you, he said coming closer with two boys behind him.

I like this one, one of them remarked walking towards me

get the f**k off we ain't free!! Tonia yelled and a hand grabbed her waist while another grabbed mine

stop it!! I screamed as the boy pressed me against his body. He reeked of alcohol and cigarette. Tonia and I struggled to get free from them but they continued to laugh and molest us

they said they ain't free what part of that sentence you don't understand!! Tony said walking in with three boys behind him. The boys let go of us and we ran towards Tony and hid behind him

Sorry boss, we never knew they were your guest.. they all apologized to him

now get the f**k off!!! he yelled and they all ran away at once

I'm sorry girls, he said turning to us. He looks so handsome tonight casually dressed in a denim jean and white shirt. His hair were neatly styled adding to his handsomeness

thanks, I said to him while Tonia turned away

how are you? he asked looking at her

I'm fine she replied plainly

you both look good, he remarked and I blushed

thanks, I said. Um do you know where I can find Jeff? I asked

oh, he invited you? he asked and I nodded

OK, I'll just take you to him, he said and I smiled

We all walked upstairs and he took us to a chamber upstairs which was filled with students all drinking and dancing. They were all dressed expensively and one could easily tell that they were all rich. There was a club light at the place and it made it look more like a night club. Jeff was standing with a few girls around him and they were all chatting and laughing with some of them wrapping their hands around him. He wore a black jean and a black jacket to match.

hey Tiger, Tony called to him as we walked in. Who is the tiger? I asked with the word resounding in my ears. Jeff turned and left the girls immediately he saw us

hey, he said smiling with two bottles of alcohol in his hand. My heart skipped as he smiled at me

wow you came, care for one? he asked handing a bottle of alcohol to me

she don't do alcohol, Tonia answered for me and I turned to look at her in surprise. What if he like girls who drink alcohol? I asked myself. I need to pretend to win my way into his heart I reasoned

um.. that was in the past, I laughed and took the drink from him. Tonia turned to look at me and I smirked.

wow, Queens must have taught you a lot, he remarked and I laughed

um, we'll catch up with you guys later, I need to be with Tonia for now, Tony said looking at her. She frowned and I pinched her. Well, I needed a moment alone with my man too I reasoned. My man? oh no..

um OK, see you around later, Jeff said and Tony walked away with Tonia.

I turned to look at Jeff and he smiled. My heart began to beat fast as I thought of what to say. My brain was numb and I felt butterflies in my stomach at once. I looked at the drink in my hand and I flinched. How I'm I gonna drink this? I asked myself

hey, ain't you gonna have your drink? he asked

oh.. yeah.. I'm .. um.. yeah.. I stammered as I opened my drink. I took a sip and gosh, my head went numb, the alcoholic content was so hard and I felt like puking. But no, I can't fool myself in front of him and so I swallowed hard

are you OK? he asked noticing my uneasiness

yeah. I'm fine.. yeah.. I laughed

if you don't like it I'll get you a soft one, he said

no.. it's fine.. tastes good.. I lied

well I kind of like your type, girls who binge drink.. he said and I laughed awkwardly

I'm the right girl then! I exclaimed and he looked at me in a weird manner. Oh gosh I'm fooling myself again! I said within me

well, this is my brand.. exactly what I like, I lied and he nodded. I took another sip again and I swallowed hard again he looked at me and smiled while I nodded sheepishly

just then, Molly walked in dressed sexily in a black short gown

what is she doing here?!! she asked angrily as she saw me close to Jeff.

she should be asking you that, Jeff retorted and I giggled silently

Jeff, this isn't right she shouldn't be here!! Molly fumed

I can't remember inviting you to my party, he said to her

what!! you're choosing her over me!! she yelled

Hey let's get outer here, he motioned to me and I nodded. As we walked away, I turned towards Molly and smirked. She fumed and screamed angrily behind us.

We both walked to the balcony which was a little bit calm and peaceful. I like the atmosphere here cause my ears were almost damaged back there due to the loud music

I looked at him and smiled, I wondered if he would kiss me tonight as we were alone, oh no what I'm I even thinking,I said to myself

good performance out there today, he said turning to face me

thank you! I answered at once and he smiled

The lyrics were so powerful and it seems like you were trying to pass a message to the public, he remarked

oh.. um.. I was trying to strengthen those who were victims of bullies like me, I said

oh, that's nice, he smiled. But I'll advise you be careful of what you sing cause it might stir up violence and you might be accused of sedition, he said and I turned to look at him in surprise

um.. I don't get it, I said

never mind, he said bringing out his phone from his pocket. Um.. I'll be back, he said and hurried out. What is he up to? I asked myself. I looked at the drink in my hand and thought of pouring out the whole contents before he comes back. Yes this is my only chance to get rid of this poison, I thought as I poured out the whole content down from the balcony.

what the heck!!!! I heard someone scream from downstairs

jeez!!! I just poured the drink on someone, I said to myself and peeped downstairs if I could catch a glimpse of the person but seems like he disappeared into thin air. I smiled and continued waiting for Jeff to come back. I thought of Tonia

what is she up to now? I asked myself as i imagined her kissing Tony again and I burst into laughter at once

I waited for more than thirty minutes for Jeff to come back but he didn't. I don't even have a phone to keep me busy. My legs were aching already and it's getting dark. I decided to go back to the party if I could find him or Tonia. On getting back inside, I saw a few students smoking at a corner and I flinched. Some were high on drugs already and I wondered what kind of party this is. I walked past them in a hurry and I tried to look for Tonia instead of Jeff. Just then, I saw him at a staircase with Zoe, they were kissing and cuddling romantically. My heart sunk at once, how could he do this to me, how could he have kept me waiting for so long, how could he make such a fool out of me, I cried inside of me. My lips began to tremble and my heart bled. I turned to go in search of Tonia when Molly walked in with Cassy

hey b***h, I told you he'll never be yours you see? he knows his class and he couldn't have stooped so low walking around the party with a lowlife like you! Cassy slammed

Well, so tell me how you're feeling right now? you wanna cry? let me get you a bowl.. Molly mocked

well I couldn't have him and you couldn't have him too so stick your dirty tongue back in your mouth and taste your own saliva! I yelled and she rushed towards me like a maniac. She tried to grab my hair but I was faster, I gripped her hands and twisted it, she screamed bitterly and before I knew it, a bottle was smashed on my head from behind. I turned slowly and saw Cassy holding a piece of a broken bottle. My head spined and my eyes went blank. I fell to the ground slowly and the last thing I heard was " Sophie!!!!!!!", before I passed out.