Chapter 1- Angelica
As I walk up the dimly lit steps I hear the muffled music getting louder, and the vibration of the base underneath me feet increase. My friend Liam steps in front of me, slightly blocking the entrance door to one of our favorite clubs.
"You ready?" he asks, giving me what I can only assume to be his attempt at a reassuring smile.
We are meeting up with some friends for the after party for some of the guys graduation. Liam studies at a different university, but we met at a house party through my best friend in my first year, and just got along so well. Him and my bestie, Asher, have known each other since childhood an basically threatened my life to get me to come out tonight.
I completely get it though, I've been kind of down in the dumps and had not left my room for anything other then the bathroom, to eat and go to class. I had a fairly good reason though, my boyfriend dumped me by simply ghosting me. No explanation.
Harsh, I know. Cowardly, yes.
Contact just got les and less the week before he was supposed to come and meet my family over the holidays, until he eventually just did not respond at all and completely ignored all my calls and messages. When I finally realized what was happening I felt so humiliated and hurt. I had been so excited to finally introduce him to them after dating for 6 months, and ended up having to explain to everyone that he wasn't coming. I felt so stupid.
This was my first night out, a month after my heart got shattered. At 19 years old I fell in love for the first time. He was the first guy who I opened up to, and allowed to really see and get to know the real me. He made me feel comfertable anough to just be myself with, without fear of judgement or rjection. He was the first guy I was really, truly in love with. Guess jokes on me, 'coz he did reject me, just not to my face.
"Angel?" Aiden touches my elbow and I realize I zoned out for a moment.
I lightly shake my head, and take a deep breath to try and steady my nerves I guess. it doesn't really work. I'm kind of nervous as there is a real possibility that my ex may show up here tonight, as his best friend is long time boyfriend to my best friend. I really hope he doesn't show up. I haven't seen him since before the break up and don't know if I'm ready to see him yet.
"Angela, if you really don't wanne be here we can just go hang out at home. But I really hope that you stay and have fun with your friends and stop letting this asshole still effect your life like his. He isn't worth it."
"Yeah, your right. I'm sorry lets go dance have fun. Thanks Li (lee), you're the best" I kiss him on the cheek before taking the last step past him and push open the door.
We are immediately engulfed by a tsunami of heat, smoke and loud music as we maneuver our way through warm bodies on the dancefloor, to make our way to our group at the VIP section where they booked out a booth for the night.
The moment we reach the table, strong tiny arms wrap me in a tight hug as my best friend Astrid shrieks in my ears.
"Finally, you're here!' she immediately hands me a shot, "drink this quick, and come dance with me."
I barely finish downing the sweet blue liquid before I'm dragged to the dance floor. It takes me a song or two to finally start enjoying myself to the point where I am completely lost in the music; simply letting the thrum of the base and the beat of my heart sync, and every fiber of my body moves as if hypnotized by the pulse of the music orchestrating my every move.
Dance has always been my favorite language, no words needed. It gives me a kind of power and freedom liberating me from the constant chaos of my busy mind. That is why at first, I did not realize someone was dancing with me. Well that is until the pressure of the grip on my hips tightens and I feel warm breath on the side of my face.
"You may be an angel, but the way you move this sexy body, brings sinful thoughts to mind." The moment my mind registers his voice, it feels like my body just got dumped into a bucket of ice. I go completely rigid as a sharp icepick-like pain shoots through my chest. I turn around and stare into his pale green eyes.
hi there! so this is my first actual attempt at writing a story. i hope you like the first chapter. i appreciate all feedback and advice. please don't be shy. let me hear your thoughts.
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