Noel
I heaved a heavy sigh, one I didn't know I had been holding. I didn’t realize that I had wanted the boys to be here until the whole issue was resolved, which just made me understand that maybe I actually needed them. Once the boys left, Bridget suddenly became nice, her sugary sweet fake smile increasing even as I chuckled within me because I knew that wasn’t going to fool me at all. She was as evil as the blackness that surrounded her. I had no idea how this came about but if there was one thing i knew, it was that i would never fall for her cheap tricks, never.
“I see you have gotten friendly with the boys? What is the secret?” she asked.
She was such a fool to think that I would actually answer that question knowing the kind of person she is. I hated that she had roped me into this but at the same time, I knew that dealing with the boys would surely get me in this situation, I wasn't expecting any difference.
“I don’t think I understand your question.” I said, feigning ignorance.
I knew I shouldn't tell her but my naivety was going to be the end of me. I didn’t know if she had an ulterior motive behind that question but I could bet with everything I had that she was digging for answers.
“I am staying with them for a while.” I said.
The look of surprise on her wasn’t hard to miss even as she quickly masked it with indifference, a smile lighting her face.
“Really? Girl, are you really talking to the poor Omega girl? Someone like her?” Daisy said, disdain dripping with every word she said.
I didn’t know why they treated me this way but if there was one thing i knew, i would never allow them to make me any less of myself. I was beautiful, smart and one hell of a talented person. I might not see it now but in the long run, I knew that everything would pay off.
“Get out! I do not want any of you here,” Bridget snapped.
I had never seen her this angry with her friends. Usually, they were best buddies and her behavior towards them just had me wondering if perhaps I was in the wrong group or the wrong scene. This was like wishing for a unicorn because it was impossible but here I was, witnessing first hand how she treated her supposedly bff’s.
She wrapped her hands around me, drawing me closer even as I didn't know what this meant. Was she bribing me on something or what? I just didn’t understand everything that was happening at that moment. I watched as her friends walked away, anger in their faces which told me that they hated what she had done and I had a strong feeling that later on, they would be very cross with her and even pick up a fight with her. Her hands were still wrapped around me, not letting me go and I would be lying if I said I wasn't comfortable with it.
“Bridget what is all this about?” I asked.
I really wanted to get to the bottom of this matter because she was acting very weird and I hated to think that there was something I knew that I didn't know.
“Oh nothing? There is nothing wrong,” she chuckled.
“So what about the detention too? I heard you and the guys talking about it,” she said, finally removing her hands from me.
I breathed a sigh of relief, happy that at least I could breathe a little easier because truth be told, she was suffocating me.
“Well, we kinda got in trouble with the authorities but it's nothing serious. We are handling it already though.” I said.
There was a thoughtful look on her face as she was pondering what I said. Just then, a bright smile lit up her face even though I had no idea why.
“Okay, I have a request though.” she chuckled.
Bridget had a request for me? It was absurd because I thought she never really needed anyone, let alone a poor Omega like me. What could I possibly have I could give her? I didn’t have money, influence or even half of her beauty if that was the reason why she was asking me.
“Okay, what’s up?” I asked with a timid expression on my face.
“Do you mind me being friends with you?” she asked.
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Bridget wanted to be friends with me? I didn’t understand where this was going but I'd be damned if I didn't answer her request. To be friends with Bridget meant that you were going to be alienated from immunity, you were going to be free from all the bullying we poor, lowly Omega’s were faced with on a daily basis. I had no idea where this was going but I knew I'd be a fool to reject her request.
I smiled, nodding my head excitedly as I told her yes. I would be her friend if it meant being free from all the insults and abuse I faced on a daily basis.
“Yes, I will be your friend.” I chuckled.
I gave her hands a gentle squeeze, assuring her that this was real and I was never going to go back on my words because this was an opportunity of a lifetime. To be friends with Bridget. I knew that people were staring at us but at that moment, I just didn’t care because this was what every girl in the school wanted, to be associated with someone like Bridget.
“Really?” she asked.
I didn’t know why she was surprised. I mean, has she even looked at herself in the mirror to see how stunning she was? Of course, everyone will want to be her friend, it was the dream.
“Yes of course, I'm not kidding. I will be your friend,” I smiled.
She hugged me again, this time pulling me much closer to herself than before. I could tell that she was extremely happy about this.
“I think school has closed now. Come, let me drive you home,” she offered.
I was a bit uncomfortable because I knew what I needed to do. This wasn’t the time to go home and I didn't know how to tell her.
“I’m sorry but I can't go home at the moment.” I said.
I saw the look of hurt in her eyes which was quickly replaced by her normal look of indifference but I couldn't help but think that she was disappointed in me especially since she thought I would readily allow her to take me home.
“Why though?” she asked with a hurt expression on her face.
“I have detention duty and you know how the authorities of our school are. I really can’t miss it, honestly. As it stands, I'm already in enough trouble and I really can’t do anything else to offend them,” I said.
I really hoped she understood but seeing the look of hurt still on her face told me that she was far from understanding me.
“Oh come on, they really can’t do anything to you honestly. As long as you have served out of it, you really have no blame anymore. Okay, if it is any consolation, I will find an excuse for you tomorrow and I'm sure they’ll listen to me.” she said.
Of course, I knew they would listen to her. After all, she was Bridget, Queen bee of the school and teachers favorite. There was no one in the whole world who wouldn't listen to her when she’s talking. At that moment I was very conflicted because I didn't know what to do. On one hand, I knew that going home by this hour of the day would no doubt get me into more trouble but on the other hand, I just found a new friend and I sure as hell didn’t want her to be disappointed in me. With someone like her, I needed to give her the best.
“Pretty please… don’t worry, I can always stand by you and give them an excuse. After all, you are my friend and friends stick with each other.” she smiled.
She sounded so believing and I knew that she would definitely do what she said but on the other hand, I hated that I was going against the rules that solely guided my detention and I was flouting it. If the authorities knew what i was about to do, i would no doubt be faced with an expulsion but i guess that was the price i needed to pay for being Bridget’s friend. That and the fact that she had given me an opportunity to be her friend when other girls were literally gunning to be in my position. That was something I could never miss, not even when the stakes were high.
“Okay, let’s go.” I said, finally.
“Are you sure?” she smiled.
I knew she was expecting me to say no but I couldn't do that. This was the chance of a lifetime and I wasn't about to miss it. The truth was that I was scared to upset my new friend. She hugged me, pouring all of her love into the hug and in that moment, I knew that I had made the right decision.
Walking towards her car, I got in, smiling within me because I realized that this was the first time I was actually getting into it.
“Buckle up,” she chuckled.
The drive was eventful even as she chatted all through and I was just comfortable in keeping quiet.
“Bridget, you were supposed to drop me at my own house. What are we doing in yours?” I asked as soon as her car pulled up in the driveway.
“Oh come on, i just thought that as my new found friend, it's best if you knew where i lived just in case we want to do sleep overs.” she smiled.
That made sense because I knew that soon, it would definitely come to that, especially since we were friends now.
Walking in, I realized that her house was even more beautiful than I thought with overhanging chandeliers in the hall.
“Your house is really beautiful,” I smiled.
“Thank you,” she said.
“Sup sis,” a voice said.
Looking up, I saw a tall, buff boy smiling at me but with the smile on his face, I knew that it wasn’t a smile of friendship or love, it was a degrading smile, one that I hated.
“Hey,” Bridget mumbled.
“Who is this?” he asked, pointing at me.
“My friend,” she simply said.
“This must be your brother right?” I asked.
“Yes, this is Bryan. Bryan, this is my friend, Bridget.”
Bryan looked at me with the most disgusting look ever, one that made my skin crawl. I hated the way he made me feel like a harlot, a prostitute, it was the most degrading thing ever and i hated that. He made me feel like I was less of myself, like I was a commoner who deserved no help.
With the way his eyes were on me, if i didn’t know better, i'd have said he was undressing me, trying to see what i was putting under. I hated this feeling but at the same time, i knew that for as long as i was in Bridget’s house, i was unfortunately stuck with her brother.