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I returned to my room. Nadra is relaxed, flipping through a magazine like nothing had just happened. I snatch the magazine out of her hand and toss it.
“Nadra! Get out of my house and don’t ever come back. I don’t want to speak to you again. Today, I’ll forgive you for your action because you didn’t know any better, but don’t assume I’ll ever forget it. Next time you see Mariam, I don’t care wherever in the world your paths cross again. Do not speak to her. If you do and I find out. I won’t be so kind. Take this as a warning from me. Now leave before I have my men escort you out.”
“You will throw away our history for a nobody, little girl.”
“I don’t care who you think she is, but right this minute. I need you to get the fuck out of my house and don’t ever return. I don’t understand why you are here. My accident didn’t impair my memory. We broke up so let’s keep it that way. Stay the fuck away from me Nadra. I don’t want you here.”
“Fine.” She picks up her purse and leaves.
I sigh. She’d just ruined my plans. I’d worked hard to have that first dance with Jade. I can now stand and move better with crutches. I’d wanted that moment to be special. I’d planned to drop her off at the dance myself. Now because of Nadra, she raced out of here crying, straight into that boy’s arms. I grunt. I didn’t invite Nadra here. She showed up and ruined my perfectly laid plans, probably ruined things between Jade and me, but I won’t let that happen.
I get back in bed. Anger at Nadra engulfs me. The dance she just ruined got me out of bed. I’d set the dance as my goal for months. I pushed myself hard so I could stand and dance with her. Now, I might never get the one thing I worked so hard to get. Rilwan comes in a few minutes later.
“When should we get the car ready?”
“Please cancel the evening plans. Nadra already ruined it.”
“Sorry to hear that.”
“Good night,” I say to him. He nods and leaves. I lay in bed playing the moment Jaded walked in that dress. She was stunning. My god, her hair is beautiful. I hope James behaves himself.
“Do you expect a teenage boy to behave when he sees a beautiful girl like her, especially with the way she looks tonight?” my subconscious responds. “Fuck!” I grunt and scream in anger. When I calm down, I text Taimani to send me pictures of the dance. I remain in bed, raging with thoughts of Jade giving herself to this boy. I want to call Rilwan back and drive to the dance. I’ll look crazy not to mention disturbingly out of place at a high school dance. Knowing Jade, she won’t follow me willingly. Kicking and screaming will be more like it, which would make me look worse.
Taimani soon sends pictures of herself and her friends. It took several pictures before I saw one of Jade with James. He has his arms around her. It irritates me. Then another picture. Jade is gazing lustfully at James. Now, I’m angry and the only person I can blame is Nadra. Fuck! I internally yell. I can still hear the loud sound of fucking Nadra striking Jade. I can’t lose her before I can show her how I feel about her.
“Me: Invite Mariam for a sleepover,”I text Taimani.
“Taimani: Only if you promise not to interrupt our girl time.”
“Me: I won’t. I’ll even buy you that purse you want.”
Taimani: Deal
I exhale. At least any chance of unscrupulous activity between Jade and James will be crushed. I tried to watch Jade’s favorite movie maybe that will help. Hours later.
“Taimani: Mariam said no to sleepover. We just dropped her off at home. I still get the purse right?”
Me: Fine for the purse.
I immediately call Jade’s cell. It rings and no answer. I call again and it doesn’t ring. I know she has shut her phone off. She has a mild stubbornness that rears its head sometimes.
JADE
“Yes,Iwouldlikethat,” I eagerly express. He moved closer and our lips locked. My first kiss feels good and his lips are soft. Our tongues get a rhythm. He tastes good and sweet, but my heart is not fluttering. Isn’t that what all the books and movies say happens? I don't feel a rush of emotions, but the kiss washes away my sadness, which I guess is what first kisses are supposed to do. We break from the kiss, and he pulls me into a hug.
“I like you a lot, Mariam.” James' eyes happily hold mine.
“Same here. I like you too,” I reply, grinning like a Cheshire cat.
“Good, I was scared you wouldn’t like me,” he says, making me smile. Taking my hand, we returned to the dance and laughed together all night. Taimani invited me over to spend the night at her place. I turned her down.
Though I had a lovely evening with James, my earlier experience in Naseer’s room hadn’t healed by the time she dropped me off at home. I texted James right away. I have something to smile about.
Me: I had a good time tonight
James: Me too. How about we meet up at Rema Beach tomorrow?
Me: Yes, what time?
