The age between us

“Elma, let’s hurry so I don’t go late” I uttered and hurriedly packed my bags I was on my way to Grace’s birthday party, I hadn’t seen her since high school and I couldn’t wait to experience night life for the first time! “You might need a morning after pill” I paused and turned to Elma, “huh?” “Yeahh people f**k in clubs and you won’t want a baby on your first night” Elma continued “Girl, bye” the virgin in me brushed the topic off, I lifted my heavy bag and walked out “You could take a cab since Ubers are not available” Elma advised but I didn’t reply as I was moving speedily, I didn’t want to go late to my first party We left the school gate at around 9pm, I felt the cool breeze outside and I knew I was ready for life Elma was going to guide me to the right cab and wave till the cab went out of sight like we always did… “Heyy, watch it!” A hoarse voice scolded “My goodness, I’m so sorry sir” I stopped to apologize after I just hit the side mirror of this expensive looking car Did I just scratch it?? “Girl that SUV is not budget friendly” Elma whispered with her vague knowledge of cars “You have to wait for my boss ma’am” The scary looking able bodied man on dark tinted glasses yelled as he pointed at the bump on the side Oh no!! What just happened? Wait for a boss? Nahh I just ruined the night and my plans I still had Grace on my mind, how would she feel when I don’t show up? Was this a sign that parties weren’t for me? I should have just stayed back and studied this night! How would I even sort this issue out? How would I explain to my mom that I was out around 9pm I stood there scared on my blue denim shorts highlighting my soft supple brown thighs waiting for the “boss” Elma stood beside me flipping her hands through her hair murmuring the art of seduction and how we could make him let us go I checked the time again and it was 9:48pm It was getting really dark and cold I was getting hungry and Elma, tired I started pacing around with my big bag, face facing the ground, my arms folded across my chest and my full mind wandering “Good evening miss, you have a call” A young middle aged man tapped me into consciousness “Huh, good evening sir” “My boss is on the phone for you” I looked back at Elma and saw her dozing on the SUV I’d just bumped into The scary able bodied mister who seemed like a driver still stood beside the back door on a neatly ironed suit “Yes, good evening” I murmured taking up the phone to my ear The other end of the phone was silent I looked to the young man confused “Are you heading somewhere?” The young pretty man asked me “My boss would like to give you a lift” He pointed to the same SUV I bashed I could feel a headache developing already Before I could respond, he softly pulled me to the car, touched Elma and had the scary man open the door for us Disheveled Elma looked at me in horror “Are we getting kidn*pped?” “Jade what the f**k!?” “Wait relax” I held her hands “The boss asked to drop us off, he doesn’t know about the wreck yet” I quickly put it together in my head Not too long after, the pretty man came back with lots of food, junk and water “Hey, I’m actually rushing to somewhere and my friend has to go” I told him softly “Come on, you bashed the car” he laughed I was glad he was pleasant and found the car issue funny But it was 10:13pm and the party was at midnight I still needed to meet Grace in the apartment she booked so we could change and head to the club I just stared at him with a cute smile “Location? I’ll drop you off, you can’t decline too” he stated sternly I looked at Elma scared “Play along, a free ride, free meals and cute man” she teased “I’m not going anywhere sir” Elma noted touching the car door she didn’t know how to open The scary man who I was now certain was the driver opened the door for her and let her out We waved at each other till she was out of sight The air in the car was supposed to be dense but it was light I knew expensive scents and that was what clouded the air “How can we reach you” the pretty man asked from the front seat Was this a dream? First, I’m nervous about my first party Then, I bump into an SUV While waiting for the repercussion, the same SUV is taking me to my first party I wasn’t too scared because the pretty man was very pleasant and whimsical but I still had some questions Who is this boss?! “I’m active on Snapchat sir” I replied in a low tone not sure what to expect “Nope, not taking that” he counted immediately “Your name, number and address” he said handing me a book and pen When I saw customized book and pen and I could tell this was going to be a long ride Verve.co! No way!! Who did I just meet?!