In his grasp

Girly time

14 missed calls.

21 messages.

3 voicemails.

When is he going to get the him? I was not going to speak to him. He has really hurt me this time. Why didn’t he just tell me about her? I’m not that hard to talk to and I’m more mature than I use to be. I drowned my sorrows in ice cream and movies for the next two days. Ignoring my phone and just focusing on feeling sorry for myself. 

“Knock knock” Molly said entering my bedroom. I turned off the TV and looked at her, my mouth full of ice cream and my eyes all puffy from crying. She took the ice cream away from me and sat on the bed. 

“Since you won’t answer your phone, I’ve decided to come and ask you myself!” She raised her eye brow. “So come on, tell me what’s happened?” She stared at me. I looked down at my hands and explained to her what had happened. 

“Wow, f*****g prick” she exclaimed. She grabbed my hand and said “get in that shower and get dressed, girlie shopping day I think” she smiled at me. She always knew how to cheer me up and never takes no for an answer. I got up and got in the shower before getting myself ready for shopping. 

Walking through town we stopped at a couple of shops. Trying on different outfits and commented on each of them. I saw a s*x shop and I stopped to look in the window. Whips, sexy lingerie, blind folds and stuff I didn’t even know how to use. It brought flash backs of Joe punishing me and filling me up. 

“Wanna go in?” Molly said watching me. I shook my and turned to walk away. I didn’t tell her about my punishments or in grave detail of the things me and Joe got up to. I just told her I really liked him and we had s*x. 

“Come on, I need some sexy underwear anyway” she hooked my arm and guided me in. 

“Hello ladies, can I help you with anything?” One of the store assistants asked. I felt embarrassed all of a sudden. 

“No we are just having a look thank you” Molly said with confidence. We browsed at the underwear and I found something I know would make me irresistible. A black, lace corset with a frilly skirt. It had two straps hanging down to grab a pair of stockings. The lady came up to me and said “would you like to try it on?” I nodded and she grabbed my size and guided me to the changing rooms. 

I took my clothes off and squeezed into this outfit. It made me look mature, sexy and extremely curvy. I smirked at the idea of showing Joe what he was missing out on. 

“Let me see... holy s**t” Molly said walking through the curtain. 

“Now that’s sexy” she giggled. 

“Take it off and give it to me, I’m getting this for you” she ordered, leaving before I could even argue with her. She was such a good friend and if it wasn’t for her then I would still be in my bed watching films and stuffing my face with ice cream. We grabbed a pair of stockings that had a line up the back and she paid for the items.

Once we found somewhere to eat out lunch, Molly pulled out her phone and started typing on it. After a moment she turned to me and said “okay so, Friday night is our beach party...” where is she going with this? She read out what was on a list on her phone. 

“We’ve got everything we need and Ryan, Jodie...” she read out a long list of names. “Are coming along with Grey and his group” I rolled my eyes. We all know what happens when Grey and alcohol are mixed together.

“Have I missed anyone out?” I shook my head. 

“Great, this will be a good distraction for you Lauren” she smiled. “It will be so much fun and we get to see everyone again”. I must admit, I have missed seeing everyone in the hallways and classes at school. I am just going to have to try to forget Joe and move on. He was poison and clearly a player. 

We finished off out food and headed to the bus stop to go home. I was so tired from all of this shopping I just needed a shower and some rest. 

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Thursday afternoon, I was helping my mum out the washing out on the line. She was giving the usual motherly lecture about colleges and education. I rolled my eyes at her and explained to her that I have a limited amount of time to spend with my friends before we all get too busy with our lives. 

“I know honey, I just want to make sure that your ready for college” 

Ping!

“ I know mum” I said pulling my phone out. It was an automotive text message. I ran back to my room when I saw the heading. 

Stoneware Ltd

Miss Simmons,

You have an appointment at Stoneware Ltd today at 5pm. 

We have arranged your travel and our driver will be with you at 4:45pm. 

Please make sure you are punctual and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Cassie Brent

You have got to be kidding me! Did he not get the message? I don’t want to talk to him or see him! I suppose this is my opportunity to tell him this in person so that I know he gets it. 

Be strong Lauren, don’t be scared...