Chapter 9 Nine

Tracy

I had tears gathered in my eyes. I can't believe he made me look so stupid in front of these people that I had problems with. I couldn't contain my tears. I stared at Tristan with great disappointment. I shook my head and left the venue. Sasha was with her man and they were covered by rich people who wanted to congratulate them on this occasion. I didn't want her to feel bad for me so I left without her knowing. I had thought Tristan would at least follow me but he didn't. He stayed behind with the billionaires and I was the loser after all and the most unwanted.

I cried my eyes out when I reached outside. I don't know how to go back home. Sasha is my ride and Tristan refused to come after me. What am I going to do? I didn't hold any cash with me. The street is also dark and quiet.

I'm doomed

This was meant to be one of my happy days since my friend was celebrating her engagement but it turned out to be the saddest day of my life. No one wants me in their midst. I'll always be seen as an outcast and that is how it would be forever. It hurts more than I can imagine.

My shoes were giving me a hard time to walk with. I had to remove them in anger. I know I look like a crazy lady but who cares. Cars are moving around but it's not safe to ask for a ride. They could be a serial killer. Who is gonna help me now?

I decided to call Henry' but was sent to voice mail" Ughh!" I groaned out of annoyance. What am I going to do now?

I dialed the number again but it was still sent to voice mail. I tried calling Debra then I realized that she couldn't leave her son alone at home. I shouldn't even bother. The poor boy could be sleeping by now.

I exhaled loudly "My life is a disaster "

I decided to take a walk instead. I don't care, I'll walk it home. I know it won't take me so long. It's just a walk along the main road. It's not as easy as I said it but I want to believe it's easy to walk it home.

I'm sure my legs will be killing me tomorrow when I wake up. I can't wait, note the sarcasm.

I realized a flash of light was on me. I didn't want to stop thinking it could be some kidnappers so instead, I hastened my pace. I was walking so fast. I know it's stupid cos the car easily catches up to me.

I still didn't stop and then the next thing the car kept staring at me. I didn't want to stop. I don't know how it could be. I don't want to die young. I just want to go home and sleep like nothing happened. I just want to be in bed and that is all I care about right now.

The car came with speed and packed in front of me. I had to stop. The driver seat opened the door and then the person came out. I was waiting to see who tried to kill me with their car.

Just when I thought I'd had enough, I came face to face with the bus guy. The nerves of him. How dare he scare me like that.

" what do you want ?" I asked "Are you here to finish the work your friend started? OK, go ahead. Call me names too. Isn't that what this is about ?"

He only stared at me as I ranted. I was fed up with these people.

"Are you deaf or what? Can't you talk anymore? Just spit it out already and let me be. I left the party so all of you can enjoy your night. What else do you want from me ?" I said my voice breaking

He stared at me. After he saw that I had said enough he asked "What about your boyfriend? Why didn't he follow you ?"

I glared at him "Why do you care? You all brainwashed him into thinking that I was wrong. He also stayed back cos your friends wanted it " I sobbed quietly "Please just let me be. I don't want to be involved in all of this anymore. "

He brought out something from his pocket and it turned out to be a handkerchief'. I was reluctant to take it at first but took it anyway. I wiped my tears and tried to get myself together. I don't want him to witness my weakness. Not anymore.

" Thanks, I guess but you should, " I said

" get in the car let me take you home," he said in a commanding tone

" I said.....

"Will you get in the car or now ?" He cut me off

I stared at him with a hard glare. He can't boss me around like I was his maid. You need to calm down Tracey, my subconscious scolded once again. This is the best thing for me. I don't know if I'd survive walking down the street to my house so I should take his help.

" ok fine," I said with an eye roll.

He went to the driver's side of the car and said "Get in already and stop looking like a lost cat "

I knew that was an insult but then I didn't want to anger him. I don't want him to change his mind about helping me. Why was he helping me in the first place? Shouldn't he be with his friends?

I put on the seat belt when I got inside. He also did the same and the ride began. I was quiet but I had multiple questions running in my head. I want answers on why he was helping. I know he wasn't there when Tristan and I had an argument but then he was there the first time I had a little banter with his friend. He should be on their side and not mine.

" why are you helping me ?" I asked finally.

He didn't answer. I thought he didn't hear what I said so I tried asking again but he cut me off.

" I was tired from the party so I decided to leave and there you were walking home bare with your feet," he said

I rolled my eyes at the feet part " I knew you wouldn't want to help me just like that. It makes sense. You don't have to drop me home. You can just drop me a street to my house "

He rolled his eyes l you don't get to tell me what to do woman "

I mentally rolled my eyes " Whatever " I scoffed

I decided to stare at the window. The cool breeze blew my hair off. I had a smile tug on my lips. It makes me feel so free and calm. I was so down but right now, I feel so much better.

" why didn't you tell your friend that you were leaving ?" He asked

" huh?"

" you heard me right "

I heaved a sigh "It'll be so unfair of me. She is so happy tonight and telling her I was leaving will only hurt her. I know she won't know that I left since she has a lot of people surrounding her "

" but don't you think she might come looking for you?"

I shrugged " I'll tell her I left cos I had a runny stomach and that is it "

He shrugged "Whichever soothes you "

The car was quiet once again. I used that moment to stare at him. Something about him just feels off. I don't know why I feel some kind of way when he is close to me. I remember at the boss too. What was he doing as a commercial boss when he had a lot of money?

"Why did you take the bus when you are filthy rich ?" I asked

" it's none of your business. I thought you should know how to find your business by now. Don't you think this is what is affecting you " he snapped

" I only asked a question. You don't have to yell at me "

His eyes were still on the road as he said "Then mind your fucking business " he said

Why so rude, I muttered to myself

" I heard that "

" you were meant to hear "

He glared at me and I glared back. His eyes linger more on my lips than my eyes. I had to remind him to watch out before he brown eyes contact. What was that about? Why was I so hot when he stared at my lips?

This is crazy. I need to shake off that feeling or whatsoever this may be. This can't be happening. I have a boyfriend and we might be fighting right now but Tristan loves me. He was only confused about who was at fault. I know he loves me. What happened in the hall was just an argument. We'll work things out, I promise.