Stranger's Bed
1421 Words
The softness underneath me was so welcoming that I almost forgot my headache. Almost
My eyelid feels heavy and it took me a couple of minutes before I was able to open them
The first thing I saw was a too pale face. It was the only way I could describe it though and for a moment I was confused on the gender of the person beside me before my eyes fell on his bare chest. His chest was bare and wrapped with the white sheets
This man's features was really breathtaking. He had narrowed and slightly slanted eyes canopied by thick long eyelashes than almost grazed his upper cheek bone, a high nose bridge, thin light lips pulled in a slight line. His skin tone seemed to be the palest I had ever seen. it appeared so soft that I almost had the urge to run my finger across his chest just to feel the smoothness. Even through the layer of blankets I could see that he had an incredible body, not too muscular yet not lean either. just the right amount of perfection that would make any girl drool, and I kinda did
It was like looking into a magazine cover. pages after pages of Beauty that could only make one die of envy
But was it real? Why was I suddenly dreaming about this person who I had never met before? Could it be that I have hit my head too hard that I'm seeing things?
Subconsciously I stretch out a finger touching lightly on those lush pink lips, it was soft, incredibly soft. this was most definitely a dream
My fingers moved to the pointy nose. Also very soft. I moved to poke at the soft looking chin and sharp jawline but a pair of Slender pale fingers held onto mine
When I looked up again I was met with charcoal black eyes staring directly at me, we stared at each other for a couple minutes, me feeling extremely confused at my realistic dream and him with curious eyes. When i blinked my eyes several times and found his eyes still peering down at mine, I felt my entire body go stiff
'Wait. was this really a dream? Did I....? my gaze shifted down to myself under the sheets. where did my top go? and who the hell was this in my bed? my bed..this wasn't my room, this wasn't my bed!. Realization finally downed on me as the events of the other night rushed through my head
" Ahhhh!! "
I yelped pulling myself away. I landed harshly on the ground pulling with me the white bed sheet. I didn't think twice before dashing out of the room and down the halls into the elevators. I barge out of that as soon as it stops and kept running until I was out of the building. I ignored the various stares and looks I got from people and only kept my pace. I tried to hail a taxi and thankfully got one as soon as possible. It was when I was in the car being driven back to campus that I finally relaxed enough to catch my breath
What? Why? When?
So many questions run through my head, the confusion making me melt in a puddle of doubt. What did I just do? Why was I in a hotel room and in bed with a man? Did I....? did we....?
Kylie. Where was she?
I look down at myself and thankfully I had my jeans on but my top was missing and only the bra I wore last night remained, I didn't know if the old taxi driver had even noticed my undressed state, even if he had I was thankful he didn't mention it. Even my shoes were gone and my phone....my phone was also missing from my jeans...
Goddamit!
The Only silver lining was at least I still have some cash in my pocket to pay for the cab. My life just couldn't get any worse. Just when I thought I was finally getting a break
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On getting to my dorm room the very first thing I did was take an hour-long shower. Then I got the clothes I wore and threw them in the dumpster. I proceeded to cry for 30 minutes then eat some food and lastly wrap myself up in my blanket and soliloquize about how awful my life was
Long story short when I was done with mopping the morning was so far gone and I had missed my classes. Not that that matter at the moment
' Jennifer Wilson, you've really done it this time. You go to a party and sleep with a stranger and you probably have AIDS now' I was sobbing more now. My life is over. I didn't even realise it but I cried myself to sleep. I woke to knocking on my door, I staggered towards the door opening it
" Jen Jen! Where have you been?!" I was wrapped in a crushing hug by Kylie, she had a worried expression " we've been looking for you everywhere. you can't just disappear like that Dad nearly called the police"
" calm down Kylie"
" don't tell me to calm down. Where were you last night?" Kylie asked with a stern look. I forced out a convincing smile. I couldn't let Kylie find out about this. If she did, it means my parents find out too and God knows the last thing I wanted to deal with was them right now
" I took a taxi to a friend's house and I slept over"
" but why didn't you call me or even answer any of my calls? I left you like a million of them" Kylie did not look a tad bit convinced by my story
I sighed " come on Kylie, I'm really tired and need rest, plus I have a killer hangover"
Her expressions softened at that that " alright. get some rest and I'll bring you something to eat"
" thank you"
I sighed in relief when Kylie left. I have missed a day at school. I have missed the chance to submit my business assignment and knowing my professor very well I knew I was probably going to have a carry over on course
" life sucks"
So far, I have managed to lose both my self-esteem and a whole year at school. Who exactly was I to blame? Kylie possibly or my stepfather, in other words both of them were the worst
" hey jen jen"
Kylie came back with a box of takeout and some soda
" have you been standing right here since I left?"
" I guess, I didn't realize"
" are you sure you are ok?"
" not really, I think I missed a chance to submit Mr Griffin's essay. He'll probably give me a carryover " I took the box of take out and walked back into the room with Kylie following Close behind
" you don't have to worry jen jen, I heard you guys are getting a new Professor , he'll probably allow you retake"
" really? Where did you hear that from"
" dad"
" right" the bastard
I have to admit I was a bit excited at the prospect of not failing business law. I was beginning to feel a bit better than I was that morning
" eat well jen jen, I'll come see you later ok"
" Kay. Thanks for the take out"
" no prob sis"
With Kylie gone I was once again left with my thoughts. that stranger I woke up with, I don't even know who he is but one thing's for sure, I'll probably never see him again so hopefully I can go back to my normal life and forget any of this ever happened
I have to forget everything. Even Erin unfortunately. And honestly I was beginning to like the kid. I placed my fingers gently around the Rosary around my neck. It was a gift from my mother and I always had it with me
" dear God, I'm sorry for disobeying you but I promise it will never happen again. I won't drink alcohol neither will I allowed Kylie to blackmail me again. I won't attend parties anymore and I promise to be a good girl"
With that I was certain everything was going to be alright again. I will simply forget everything that happened today and start afresh
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