AQUA ANGEL

Episode 4

“I’m not going” I replied stubbornly as I head away from the girls as they tried to make me up. They’ve been so persistent about me going out tonight to meet with Dylan, yeah I like the guy but I felt something just wasn’t right about it, why did he suddenly place interest in me, why did he suddenly appear? I have questions, has he forgotten how he humiliated me. I heaved a heavy sigh as I sat hands akimbo on my bed while staring out into nothingness. While my roommates stood in front of me with a pitiful look on his face.

“Don’t you like him again?” Becky questioned and I raised my head to meet hers.

“Of course I do, I do like him…but I’m scared that he might end up disappointing me if I-

“Expected too much-

“Have high hopes?” Becky and Jenna filled in almost at the same time.

“Something like that” I replied despondently and Jenna sighed sitting next to me on my bed.

“It’s okay to expect too much Helen, you’re human. Look I know you want to jump your chance with him as much as anyone else, and I’m certain you want to go to this party for him to…I really think you can take the risk, maybe your wish to have him all of this while is finally coming true. Helen it’s okay to be scared but you can’t miss this chance, how would you know if he has true intentions towards you if you don’t even give him a chance to prove himself?” Jenna questioned and I sighed because I knew she was right, I shouldn’t leave him hanging.

“I’m kinda shocked you ain’t jumping the chances right now…if I was in your shoes…I would have jumped him right from the time he asked, I guess you’re smarter since you’re considering the two sides of the coin. But this is Dylan we are talking about Helen, you are in love with this guy…you should really get your head in the game girl” Becky teased a little and I smiled.

“You think I should really do this?” I asked the girls and they nodded vigorously.

“Okay-

“Woah” Becky shouted enthusiastically looking thrilled and excited. Becky agreed I look better in the new A-line dress and chunky heels I got myself last summer though I felt like I was overdressing with it.

“WOW” Becky and Jenna stood in front of me looking stunned as hell after I had adjusted the dress on me.

“Trust me when I say this, if I had seen you outside and not like right now that you’re dressed up in front of me, I wouldn’t have recognised you” I scoffed a Becky’s form of compliment because I wasn’t easily flattered.

“Would you like me to pretend I’m flattered?” I questioned her and Jenna chuckled while her amazed look slowly turns into a frown.

“She’s right Helen, you look…astounding in that dress. It made your hair colour stand out.

“You don’t think I’m overdressed?” I questioned and Becky smirked.

“Are you kidding? This is so simple and perfect. Now come sit in front of the mirror. Let’s do your make up” Becky urged and I nodded moving to sit in front of the mirror. Jenna and Becky gave each other encouraging looks before moving to me. Becky brought out her makeup kit and started with cleanser while Jenna pulled back my hair, as they had hands all over my face, my eyes was closed until they both asked me to open them, at that time…my face had taken a total transformation, it was simple but yet stupendous.

“Wow” I muttered softly under my breath but Jenna frown asking me to keep my lips sealed as she worked on them.

“God you look, different” Becky commented after their hands left my face and I had to stare at myself in the mirror.

“I love making up” Becky grinned in satisfaction and I joined in the smile and suddenly my eyes start to water.

“No, No…you’re gonna ruin it” I snuffed holding back my tears and nodded hugging the two together.

“Now beauty if you are gonna excuse us…it’s time for me to have my transformation as well” Becky smiled after I released her. She strolled to her the closet and pulled out a very long gown that had me exchanging curious glance with Jenna, but when Becky stripped down to her wine strapless bra and lacy hipster panties, she pulled the gown over her head and my jaw dropped as I watch her adjust the armless dress, having lacy cover at the chest, very revealing really because I could see the edges of her boobs showing off out there, the dress had slits on both sides and it start just right on her thigh.

“Where did you-

“Get the dress” Jenna completed for me and Becky laughed. We do have a right to ask her because she doesn’t have something like that, we’ve never seen her in that before.

“Tyson got it for me, oh…you guys think ya the only one who got invited to the party huh? Sorry to kick your ego but Tyson invited me and got me the dress” Becky revealed

“Oh” I pouted at the same time with Jenna.

“Fair enough” Jenna said moving to her closet to give a brief search then she settled for a yellow layered dress which was simple and yet elegant on her. Becky settled for a ankle strap heels while Jenna settled for open toe heels. I watched them with interest as they help with each other’s makeup while I help style their hair. We took a similar glimmering side packs before leaving the house. We got to the party about 30mins after the party had started and the moment we walked into the large front yard and was lead to the back yard by the bouncers at the entrance.

“I didn’t know Thomas family was this rich?” I muttered under my breath but Jenna heard and she threw me a haughty look in reaction.

“Sorry” I whispered and then we were spotted by Tyson who immediately came walking towards us.

“Hey babe” He greeted staring lustfully at Becky who had this strange mischievous look on her face, I couldn’t quite understand why though.

“I’m glad you guys could make it” Tyson smiled at us.

“Hi Tyson” Jenna and I greeted in Unison.

“You guys look great” He complimented and Jenna chuckled.

“You’re not looking bad yourself” Jenna returned the compliment and she was right, I noticed then that Tyson was kinda hot, he had on a black and white pattern dress shirt which he had two or three buttons off on the neck to display his expensive golden chain, I noticed then he had a earring on. He was wearing a dark chinos pants and light brown timberland boots.

“Eyes off girl” Becky glared at me and I chuckled while she led Tyson away into the party.

“She is unbelievable, I can believe she said that…she made it so obvious I was checking Tyson out-

“You were checking Tyson out?” Jenna asked staring at me in bewilderment.

“Yeah…I mean the guy is kinda hot” I acknowledged and she rolled her eyes then scoff.

“I don’t think I share that with you-

“Of course you don’t…because I know the type of guys you consider hot are guys in glasses” I quipped and her jaw dropped.

“Of course not” Jenna frowned then froze as Thomas appeared out of the crowd of hormonal teenagers around and immediately walking towards us.

“Speaking of guys in glasses” I breathed and Jenna glared at me before she turned back to Thomas who had a large grin plastered across his face.

“I’m glad you came Jenna, you look astonishing” Thomas complimented, again pretending I’m invincible…not that I care.

“I didn’t want to actually, Helen made me…she didn’t want me to disappoint you” Why on earth would she lie? Of course she’s trying t make me and Thomas get along but I doubt it’ll work.

“She did, that’s…very nice of her but I guess it’s just because she didn’t want to miss the party-

“No-” she didn’t want to go either. So I insisted she come or I’m not gonna gonna come, Helen is very nice you know” Jenna defended me right before I could open my mouth to defend myself.

“Thanks a lot Helen, I guess I owe you one, enjoy the party…um Jenna, you don’t mind me showing you around do you?” Right before Jenna could draw me into her discussion the umpteenth time, I shot her a warning look I was certain she understood. She nodded and walked away with Thomas giving me a guilty look I didn’t welcome. I sighed and moved into the party to pretend to enjoy myself when Dylan eyes fell on me, he seems he’d been looking for someone and he sighed in relief when his eyes fell on me. Was he looking for me? I started to wonder and I got my answers after he walked up to me with a vivid smile on his face.

“When I saw Becky I knew you were here immediately…you coming really means a lot Helen” Why do I feel all this guys keep repeating the same f*****g lines, I wasn’t so thrilled but I was floored by the lustful gazes Dylan was giving me. He was practically undressing me with his eyes.

No matter how much I tried to act comfortable about it, I was definitely uncomfortable with his eyes burrowing deep into me like that.

"You look ravishing" I wanted to smirk and told him 'Heard better' but that'll be rude besides my racing heart made me speechless.

"Um, you look great too" I smiled wholeheartedly as I examined his dressing. He had his ombre styled and gelled with his fringes up, astonishing. He had Grey t-shirt underneath the denim he wore which was left unbuttoned, the he had simple canvas to compliment the dark Jean he wore.

"Let's get you something to drink" He offered leading me to the drink table and grabbing two champagne flutes only to give me one.

"Thanks" I muttered not bold enough to look him in the eyes but I could still feel his eyes on me.

"You know...I keep thinking we've met before" Dylan said out of the blue and my hand tightened against the poor glass.

"I don't know where though" He added and I sighed in relief but I wanted him to know, it was the only way I could tell if he wanted to be close to me and not just looking for a girl who would willingly be his date for his friend's birthday.

"We've met in Australia" He furrowed his brows at my announcement but I was just starting.

"So you remember...that girl you saved from dying when you were on a vacation in Australia, Airlie Beach" His eyes lit up in realization.

"What the-you're that girl, wow...I mean...how? How did I not know" He grinned but my expression was grim and his smile disappeared on noticing the sad look on my face.

"What's wrong?" He wondered staring at me and I forced a smile.

"You really don't remember?" I asked meeting his eyes for the first time as I felt suddenly hurt.

"You don't remember?" I repeated staring at him as he looked dumbfounded by my sudden reaction.

"Remember what?" he timidly asked.

"Me trying to remind you and you humiliating-

"You're that girl...I'm so sorry. I was a bit of a rebel, arrogant and stupid...please don't be mad. It was a mistake and I'm sorry if I had embarrassed you" Dylan warmly apologizing to me made my heart warm as it pound hard against my ribs.

"It's alright...I was just a little surprised you don't remember that's all" I said softly not meeting his eyes.

"It's been a while-I'm sorry I didn't recall" He apologized again and I nodded with a grin on my face.

"So, did you move from Australia to study here?" He asked as he lead me towards the food table to get some desserts.

"Yeah...I'm on scholarship" I smiled proudly.

"That's amazing really" he complimented.

"Thank you" I muttered and turned towards the next table after we lost interest in the front. We just didn't expect to turn and face the devil.

"Let's take the other line" Dylan suggested and I agreed.

"Scared huh?" Ashley voiced and I sighed.

"Are you two in some kind of contract to piss me off? Dylan I know you still love me...do you have to do this really?" I felt my blood boiling and I balled my fist placing down the champagne glass before turning to her.

"You can't judge him for figuring you aren't worth waiting for or loving Ashley. No cheap slut is worth it" I instantly covered my mouth after realizing what I just said but Ashley looked unaffected.

"I think I should be calling you that bitch...ask him if he loves me, he love me...alone, he's probably with you to make me jealous...he'll come running to me eventually" Her words stung and I wanted to storm off but the embarrassment of being quipped like that was covered as Dylan covered my lips with his...I didn't see that coming...

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