Broken by the Bully

Chapter : 6. First party..

Kizie's point of view:-

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Currently, I'm inside the hallway of my school, being bullied by Cristy. She was harassing me without any reason. And like a broken girl that I am, accepting every bad word she's saying about me until someone came to save me.

“Hey, what's going on in here?” A familiar voice echoed through the hall which made me look at it. Jake was standing at the end of the hall, looking worried.

“Cristy, what are you doing with her?” He quickly came near us.

“Nothing Jake. This b***h was getting into my way, so I was just teaching her a lesson…” she replied in her slutty voice.

“Really? And you are telling the truth like you always do. Aren't you?” He asked her mockingly.

Is he taking my side…? I can't believe he is supporting me except for her. Nobody ever stood up for me except Sammy.

“Of…of course. I was standing here, an...and she saw me and bumped with me, pretending like she never saw…” she started to shutter.

“Of course she did! Who doesn't want to get bumped with a statue like you…” he gave her a pointed look.

“Jake, are trying to tell me that you don't believe me, but you believe this w***e?” Cristy started to whine.

“Cristy, I am giving you the last warning. If I see you bullying her again, I swear, I'll make sure that you won't come to this school anymore.” he threatens her.

“Fine! I don't care. You and your f*****g slut can go to hell.” With that, she stormed out of there.

“Are you okay?” He asked me.

“Yeah, I'm fine.”

“Good, then we need to talk. Follow me.”

“But I have classes right now…”

“I don't care. I need to talk to you. You're skipping classes today.” And with that, he started to drag me out of the school, by holding my hand. He's looking angry right now.

He took me to a nearby park, and we sat on a bench there. First, he cupped his own face and forehead then he started questioning me.

“Kizie, what is wrong with you?” he asked me.

“What do you mean? What type of question is that?”

“I mean what is going on with you? Why didn't you fight back when you knew that it wasn't your fault?”

I kept silent by his questions. I don't know how to give him the answers without telling him my truth. And I'm scared that he would think really low of me when he gets to know all about me.

“Why aren't you speaking up. Say something goddammit!” He screamed making me flinch.

“Because I can't…”

“What do you mean you can't?”

“I think it's time for me to tell you the truth. You were going to realize it sooner or later.”

Then I told him everything. From my mom's death to my dad's and my stepmom's torture, everything. He listened to me patiently the whole time.

“Now you know why I don't fight back. I don't want to cause any fuss so that teachers will call him. And if he gets to know, he would beat me to death.” I started to cry showings every bit of pain in my heart.

“I… I'm sorry Kizie, I didn't know any of that. I shouldn't have forced you to tell me everything this way. I should have waited for you to be ready to open up.” he said with a sad face.

“It's okay, you didn't know. So, You don't have to be sorry. Everything is fine now.” I smiled a little at him.

“Yeah. Umm… So I think we should head back to school. Teachers are probably missing us a lot and dying to see our faces.”

That made my mood lighten up and we both started to laugh.

Today's Jake's birthday party, and I still didn't think all of it through. Yesterday he supported me by standing against Cristy. I never thought he would do that for me. So I had to do my best to not embarrass him, in front of his friends. But how?

The first thing that got into my head is to call Sammy.

“Sammy! I need your help!”

“What's wrong babe? Why are you calling so early?” She sounded worried.

I just realized that it's only 6 am, and it's school's off day. She was probably sleeping till now.

“Sorry I disturbed you. It's just, I was getting a little anxious.”

“It's ok babe. You can call me whenever you want. Now tell me what's the problem?”

“I don't know what am I going to do today. How am I supposed to go to a party? I didn't even have any proper dress...” I am literally freaking out now.

“Relax. Take a deep breath, and cool down.” I did exactly how she said.

“Now the first thing you need to do is handle your house works. Make some plans on how to get yourself in at night. And meet me at my house at 6 pm sharp. I will handle the rest. Can you do that?”

“Yeah. I think I can manage that.”

“Good, then see you at my house. Bye.”

“Ok, bye.”

I shied after cutting the call and started to think about the plan.

“Liza! She can help me.” I just remembered about her. I know she can help me. I quickly go to her room. But she was still sleeping. I can't wake her up so early on her off day. That will be selfish of me. It will be better if I wait till breakfast.

After everybody was done with their breakfast, I wash the dishes and went to Liza's room.

“Hey Liza, are you busy?” I ask her peeking through her door.

“No, I'm completely free. Come in, we can talk.” I go to her and sit on her bed.

“Umm… Liza, I need help from you.”

“Yeah! What is it?”

“Today's one of my friend's birthday. So he invited me to a party. If you can help me, I'll be able to go there.”

“Ohhh… So it's a he! Don't worry sis I'll be more than happy to help you.” She winked at me. It looks like she wanted to help.

“But please don't tell anyone about it…”

“Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. I really love you, and I will never do anything to hurt you. So tell me what do I have to do?” I know I can trust her.

“Ok. So first I will cook all the dinner before I go out, and keep them on the fridge. You just have to take it out and warm it up before calling them for dinner. And also you have to make sure that the back door is open after everyone is asleep. If they ask about why I wasn't serving tonight, just tell them that I was feeling a little sick and don't want to eat anything. Can you do that for me?”

“Yes. I can do that. You go and enjoy, I'll handle everything. Just see me after you came home, or I'll be worried. Ok?”

“Ok. I'll come to your room as soon as I get back. I promise. Thank you.” I hugged her in excitement.

“Thank god, my work here is done… Now I have to go shopping and start cooking.” I thought to myself before getting out of her room.

After everything we have planned was done, I went to Sammy's home at the time she told me to.

“So now what? I did my part as you told me…” I ask her.

“Now it's my turn…” she replied with a smirk and went into her closet. When she came out, she had a shopping bag in hand.

“You have gone shopping for me? You know I can't accept anything from you.”

“Who said it was for you. You're just going to wear it tonight. And after that, it'll be mine.”

“You know exactly how to tame me. I hate you for this, you know.”

“Perks of being the same size as you.” She said with a smirk.

Both of us then started to get ready. She did her hair and makeup first, then mine. She put light makeup on me with a black smokey eye shadow, finishing it up with mascara, eyeliner, and nude lipstick. Then she kept my hair open with a cute butterfly clip holding few strands of my left sides hair up, as my natural black hair falls over my waist little curly at ends.

After finishing it up, we both get into our dresses and shoes. I am impressed with her choice for my dress. She brought me a black dress with lace sleeves and a neck. From the chest down, its smooth cloth hugged my body perfectly and from the waist, it started to be a little wavy which ends right before my knees. And to match with that, a black strappy heel. She is wearing a tight sleeveless, knee-length golden glitter dress looking like a goddess.

“OMG. You are looking so gorgeous. I can't believe it. I think I'm going to cry...” she started fanning her hands in front of her face dramatically.

“Really? Thank you. You're not looking bad yourself!”

We hugged each other tightly, and she gave me a kiss on the cheek.

“Come on, it's party time.” She squicked, and we head out for my first party ever.