The journey has just begin

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It's Saturday morning in the Cali. We people call it's Cali for California and the weather has not been amazed so far it had been raining for two days which is not good uh at least not good enough to attend university.

I didn't pay any compassion to anyone well it's not like that I had something to be paid compassion for.

The days passed in bink of eyes and when I opened them again I was on my bed while my alarm was trying to make me deaf. You cannot decide what's up with the weather but I've to move fast. Alisha doesn't live in the hostel she has her aunt and uncle living here and about others, I don't think any one of them is living here.

I took a shower when the notions were consuming me about the students of the University and this Saturday night. That Party is going to start in the evening so they gave us off. Maybe to work out our plans or make us comfortable or to get slow down.. whatever but nothing is on my list I've to get ready for my job as a waitress.

Yeah, with the help of Alisha I found a job for myself not that I expected the money to study. the University is already providing me with that but there are other things too and I supposed it would be adequate if I don't take money from my parents for my self-interest.

The favourable thing is they pay decent and I don't have to compromise with my studies while earning. It is a shift of four hours.

Today is off from University so I am determined to do a morning shift in the Cafe. It's a Paramount Cafe not so near to the University or to be more specific it is 5km away from here. I picked it up because I didn't want to do any kind of job here. Yes, I had my reasons I didn't want to be apprehensive or worse the centre of attraction.

Alisha's Uncle's house was near the Paramount Cafe so when my duty will be off we will be together.

Yes, we have to go to the welcome Party it is compulsory maybe they will also do some kind of orientation there that's why they made it clear to everyone to be there.

I wore my uniform of the Cafe which was a shirt tucked under a skirt. The skirt was knee-length, at first, it made me anxious because my legs were at display but then Alisha gave me stockings matching my skin colour at least they are better than my bare legs.

I had a white shirt and blue skirt looks like I'm back in school again. I combed my hair gently and made a high ponytail then put on my sneakers. Time was already running very fast and  I had to run so, I ran to the nearby bus stand and waited there for like half an hour when it finally arrived, I got in it.

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I was the new waitress here so they were not harsh on me. well, I'm not talking about the customers the owners or coworkers of course.

Everyone even complimented me on my looks which I hardly get. It doesn't even matter to me anyway. This place is usually a warm place to connect with everyone as it gives you some kind of security from the outside world and the aroma of coffee will make you go nuts only if you are not sane enough to absorb it. Dimming lights can soothe your soul. However, I can't enjoy all this just by glancing I've had to place orders.

"Here, New girl on Table No. 3 now!" I heard a command then I went to pick up the Tray of food, I counted tables row-wise when I finally saw Table No.3 then I realise I was not able to see the faces. they have their backs on me so, I walked there with their order: burgers, shakes and fries( bottled up with sauces). Ah! The smell of food I think I should eat food as soon as I get free.

Really?

Why in all the people they are here?
I saw Sarah, Neel and Sam they were engrossed in talking to each other. As they are planning something or what?
I don't want to do this, but I don't have many choices, do I?

"Ah sorry to interrupt but here is your order!" I gently put down the Tray on their table and was about to walk away.

But I found Neel gawking at my chest for some profound reasons. Hell, he is such a jerk. I don't need to acknowledge I just have to walk away. got it!

"Bro why are you checking out this chick? I didn't know you had a taste for Cafe girls?" What kind of talk is that? I heard Sam talking to him shamelessly ahead of me.

Well, they can do whatever they want. I better go from here.

"Julia?" I stopped!

Oh, fuck this stupid human interaction thing have to work now? Why do we stop when someone calls our name despite knowing that we don't need to?

"Wait this girl is that nerdy Julia? " I heard Sarah's dominating voice silently.

I went there for whatever they had to say. maybe they want something more to add to their order who knows? I don't have to speculate too much. they are just rich brats they don't have brains well except Neel but he isn't using it lately so forget it.

"Yes, anything else sir?" I asked politely, it's my job to be polite with everyone.

"You are working here since when?" Why is he asking? What does he even believe?  That his being rich and an Indian can make him my boss?

"Since when did you start asking questions?" I glared into his good for nothing eyes.

"Ah! He is not interested in you or whatever you have in your life. he called your name to tell you to clean this table got it? You need to pay attention because you are a waitress now! A waitress!"

A smirk was on her face. Why is she being a bitch to me? Have I ever done or asserted something wrong to her? And I don't even know her to say something about her.

When she announced those pathetic words she made sure to make eye contact with me so that she make me understand that she is rich and I'm poor and I don't belong to wherever she belongs to.

"Oh come on being a waitress must be so fun, isn't it? You can meet new people every day. I think it's a great job!" Thank you, Sam, for taking a fake favour for me.

"Any way you look hot today,  " he gave me a warm smile so I smiled back at him while nodding my head.
Neel cleared his throat. "Do your job and clean this table!" These were the words coming out of his mouth.

I didn't feel bad when Sarah announced but I want to smash Neel's head in the nearby wall when he mumbled this. However, I nodded my head and walked away to get something to clean it.

When I came back they still were chatting in no time I cleaned it then I heard "good job!" I looked up met his eyes with mine and replied with my head tall,  "I know!"

Something cold hit me on my chest and it started burning with a bang! I saw it was a coffee stain "oh I didn't indicate to spill it over on you, but it suits you isn't it?"  Sarah was chuckling.

"What the fuck Sarah?" I couldn't hold it anymore she is bullying me now! And I can't let that happen alright!

"Easy girl it was just an accident. you don't need to scream at your customers!" Ah yes, I forgot that she was my bloody customer.

"Oh yes you are not  a customer you are rich and you can own this place if you want to but you are not just a customer to me you are a bitchy customer!" I snapped while walking away before she could do anything.

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"What arose to your attitude? " Alisha was so sure that I was in a bad attitude. Why it is so easy to read my facial expressions can't they be just blank?

"Well, this is how my face looks!" Then she  chuckled and muttered, "of course."

We are in her Uncle's house near the cafeteria, and she is going lunatic to decide what to wear and what to not?
"Tell me again why we are going to this Party and why precisely I?"

"Because it is compulsory and being a good girl you follow all the rules!"

Then she started applying eyeliner.

"And what if I become a horrible girl?" I was looking at the empty wall trying to figure it why it is here?

"That's not possible. now listen to me you have to decide on one dress at least you can't break in your regular clothes!"

I heard her for the tenth time saying the same words. Yes, it has been that long.

"Give me anything but make sure it is not something demonstrating. I'm not comfortable in  demonstrating clothes!" I was in her bed while she was in front of the mirror.

She had a black top and a hot red skirt on. Did I forget to mention that the skirt is short reaching to the upper thighs? And long black boots were glorifying her legs. Well, she was looking hot, her curly brown hair was resting on her shoulders and her plump lips had dark red lipstick.
She was looking beautiful. If I were not straight I would have proposed to her today for being my girlfriend but sadly I'm straight.

However, I'm worried about how i"ll come back from the venue to the hostel. She told me she will fix a lift for me from one of her friends.
The decided thing is her uncle will drop us at the Party venue. The venue is not in the university it is somewhere near to the beach. I still have no idea where it is.

Her uncle strictly told her to come back to the house while I had to go to the hostel, so her cousin will pick her up on the motorbike. Her Uncle's house from the venue is in the opposite direction to my hostel.

I hope it works and nothing terrible transpires!

"We are getting late, ready up now!" She gave me a blue dress which was reaching down to my knees and my arms were also not bare, the dress has three- forth arm length.

However, it's the neck I'm worried about. It is a little bit deep cut in size. When I complain about it she glared at me.
Which was telling me to wear it or I'll make sure to give you something demonstrating. I saw the determination in her eyes so, I took it without saying my words.

"You need to change your face!" 

"Well, I don't have enough money for plastic surgery!"  Then We both giggled.

"I bet Sarah have enough money for plastic surgery because if she did something I'm going to punch her on the face!"

We started giggling again. Just by imaging how she will be looking?
"Focus! You need to get ready" she stroked my hair then pulled me to her side.

I wore that dress adjusted it to my body. My body has always been curvy. However, I've never thought about that but if I would be in my control I wanted it to be slim, not curvy.

Having too many curves just sometimes make you feel like jelly. I wore it then combed my hair they were naturally straight. She told me to not tow my hair so they are now resting on my shoulders proudly, well, they were in brown colours and this blue colour was bringing out my eyes colour. Glad that they are blue she applied a strawberry lipgloss; enough to make my lips red like strawberry and she also applied some blush though it was hardly going to work like a magic. My cheeks were already red as I were a red tomato. After the strokes of two or three of her brushes on my face, we were ready.

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Everyone was here and A stage was also prepared in which newcomers who want to showcase their talent can show them. Mr Peter was also checking everyone to make sure they are not doing any horrible aspect with all other university staff.

"Feeling anxious?" Alisha was with me. I guess she understood from my constant fidgeting.

"Yeah,  " A cold whisper passed on.

"Hey, Julia and Alisha, my favourite girls,  " I felt so close to that sound. As he was straight behind us.

"Oh, Tony what are you doing here?"

Alisha crossed her arms, maybe she was interrogating him. Who knows?

"And why I can't be?" Smirk was all over on his face. He looks rough today with his all-black clothes and he had gel in his hair maybe he took a shower when he came here.

"This is a freshman's party you are not a freshman you are not supposed to be here!" Yes, she is right I almost forgot that he was a senior to us.

"You know I don't give a shit about that any way you look hot today, "

then he checked her out seamlessly, A grin was on his face, his eyes went gloomy maybe he was drinking also?
"You are drunk aren't you?" Words were already slipped out before I could stop them.

"Oh Julia, you are beautiful too. have a ever told you that?" Now he is checking me out. I guess he is a jerk. A bipolar one.

"Tony we are not interested so back off!" We were out of his side. finding anything interesting in this stupid party.

I stopped when my stomach growls then it started somersaulting. I guess I have to eat anything to remain sane.

I looked around and found they were at the corner.  the food court. We went there to eat but Sarah was already there with Sam which made me wonder where is Neel?

"So, you came and now you are eating?" Her black dress was so tight to fit on her body. She was slim but had some curves too. She had her hair curled and a lot of makeup on her face. She got ready as this event is a marriage ceremony maybe she wants to appear as a rich kid?

"Yes, any problem for you?" Of course, I'm going to reply to her she is not my customer anymore.

"No, Definitely not!" She looked from up to down through my body as she was examining if I am a human or an alien with two heads then she smirked.

"Bitch!"
Alisha whispered, she was about to yell at her but I stomped on her foot. I don't know why I did it but I don't want Alisha to make enemies just because of me.

Sam smiled at me he was drinking something maybe cola or some kind of drink who knows?

Suddenly everything turned black and a spotlight was moving on the stage.  Neel came, his footsteps were cracking making noises, embarking their presence on the stage he had a guitar in his hands.

"What do you believe?  is he going to play a guitar or?" Alisha was keen to see whatever he was going to do.

I saw Sam and Sarah, they were cutting the crowd going near to him. Of course, they want to mark their presence maybe want to say to everyone that they are rich brats and no one should mess with them.

"No idea!" He took a chair, sat on his chair took the mike near him and started playing. So, he is just going to play the guitar.

And any idea what was the tune he was playing? The Titanic! The fucking Titanic one! Is he serious? What is he even thinking why is he playing this kinda music which is engraving in everyone's heart?

All the girls were shouting, they all went crazy. Kept calling his name he was the hero now. When he looked upon the crowd I saw a glint in his eyes and a storm. His body language was defining that he wants to own everything with his money with his power maybe he wanted a way to be in the centre of attraction so he got now he can rule everything to the heart of girls or maybe some boys too.

I didn't excavate it amusing or attractive and this spotlight on him making everything inevitable is getting on my nerves. I need to get out from here otherwise I'll lose consciousness. This black impression is falling me apart.

I left. Without telling anyone I went outside I wasn't thinking straight my heart was already about to explode, so I went outside to the parking area wishing that this will stop soon.

After half an hour later
I felt Alisha's voice. "Julia are you alright? Where were you?" She was jerking my shoulders while I was admiring the sky.

"Inside was too loud so I came here,  " now we were standing next to each other in support of a motorbike.
Her eyes were sparkling. She was smiling maybe she had a drink too. Her cheeks were flushed or maybe she has been admiring someone?
"What happened to you?" I nudged her shoulder.

"Neel. I mean he is so amazing. All the girls became his fan and I think I've become his fan too, "

All the students were outside now maybe the party has been finally over. They were all finding their way to go to their home or hostel whatsoever.

"How we are going to reach our places?"  The wind started playing its game and it started getting cold. My hair was flying over my face. And my heart was getting colder.

"My cousin is going to pick me up but before that, I need to fix you a lift so wait here." Then she left in the crowded direction.

When she came again she was not good. I guess she got cold. She was sneezing which made me worried.
"Neel will drop you, come let's go" she grabbed my hand.

Oh not again. I didn't move as my legs were not moving they got stoned.
"What? No, I will walk to the hostel don't worry I can manage."

I muttered. There is no chance I want to go to him in any kind of place.

"Are you mad? I'm not sending you alone with him there are three-four girls also who are going with him so relax and don't ever say that you will walk alone to the home. It's not safe this time so please do as I say."

I don't want to hurt her and I also don't want to be baggage to her. She has done everything for me. So, I just nodded my head. This is just a lift and he is just a guy from the University.
Her cousin came on the bike. she wore a helmet then she took off we both mumbled goodbye to each other.

I was in his car ignoring everyone. Sam was nowhere to be found he was on the main seat surprisingly, Sarah was also there and in the back, I and three girls were also sitting. Our bodies were touching. I felt anxious. They all were looking at me as I don't belong here which I did not but they don't need to be so obvious.

Sarah was continuously glaring at me from the mirror. And Neel has his hands-on steering wheel. And my neighbours those three girls were continuously giggling maybe they drank a lot they don't have any dresses on. all they have is shorts and bras.

Finally, the car started. he started driving giving cold stares to Sarah while she was looking at him as she has never seen a handsome boy in her life.

Wait did I say handsome?

Maybe he is but he is a rich brat who is good for nothing he can lure other girls with his charm, not me. As this was not enough two of the back girls started kissing each other making some weird noises while another one has passed out.
Suddenly, the car came to a halt then all three of them went out and I had no idea why and when they came to their senses.

Now, in the car, Neel and Sarah were alone. She was looking at him greedily while he was driving hard. No one has anything to talk about.
Then the car halted again. And in the next moment, Sarah was out I panicked again. Does it mean I'm the last person he has to drop to?

she called Neel and in no time he was out too. Then I saw them kissing or smooching or whatever.. they were eating each other mouths shamelessly while forgetting everything. But then again when they parted Sarah looked into my eyes and smiled as she wanted to say something.

Whatever she has to say she can save herself I'm not at all interested in her or in her life.

When the car started again it started making me anxious and the horrendous silence was killing me. he kept looking at me from the mirror. Which was not at all comfortable. I don't want this I don't want to be with him.

"Stop!" I shouted.

And it stopped. He looked mad as he was about to punch me. I need to get out of here.

"What is wrong with you?" He questioned, his tone was low but his eyes were heavy.

"I think I can walk from here you can drop me here I'll be on my own." And in the next moment I was outside I don't know when and how it happened but I was outside walking already.

I was walking alone, my GPS was on. I thought he had left me but I was wrong his car came ahead of me now honking and flashing all the lights until he came outside took me from the waist carried me in his arms and pushed me inside his car.

"You are so dead now!"

I think the danger is yet to come.

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A long chapter
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