We Cannot Be

○● C H A P T E R 19 ●○

When I stepped out of my car, my heels loudly clicked against the stone floor. Sage took many, pre-drinks but I chose not to.

Xzaiver was stood on the side of the house, of course he was just bound to be here, amazing, I turned, and I saw all my friends all walked up to them. “Ew max why have u grown a beard.” I said, “Well it's great to see you as well Amaya, after all these months.”

“Yeah Amaya, you did have to decline every single invitation we send you.” Max said, and I rolled my eyes. “Boys, you know I'm busy with work, or I'm at my club I don’t have time to come to these frat parties, I have got an entire mafia to control.”

“Yeah, Amaya sure, enough with the excuses, here have a drink.” I drank it quickly and then said, “Look Ive gotten better, look how quickly I swallow it down.”

They began to giggle. Yesterday I wasn't able to get drunk, but tonight, oh tonight nothing was stopping me. I asked max for another drink and downed it.

Then I stumbled into the house and let the music take over my senses. Eventually I grew tired, of dancing around these collage boys and went to take a seat.

I wish I was at the club instead, that would be so much more fun. I sighed to myself, I lit a cigarette and took a deep breath, letting the smoke relax me, then I slowly puffed the smoke out, I kind of felt like a dragon. Whilst being fascinated by the smoke, I didn’t realize the guy coming towards me, “Well hello there beautiful.” He slurred.

“Fuck off.” I snapped back; I really didn’t want to do this now. The guy took a step closer, and before I could pull my knife out, Xzaiver walked in and ushered the guy away. “Amaya you can't be so aggressive.” he said.

“What and let him do whatever the fuck he wants with me, I'd rather slit his pretty neck, and carve my name.” I snapped back; I was angry drunk. “Why do you carve your name onto them, all of them?” I looked away, we were not about to have a repeat of that night, in the ball.

So, I said, “I don’t want to talk about it.” I look another long breath, of my cigarette. Then looked at him, “This is so boring, I would much rather in the club, not this frat party filled with collage boys.” I complained. “Okay then, let's go.” He spoke.

“Really, I mean I would rather, but we don’t have to.” But before I could protest, he picked me by the legs and dragged me out. I began laughing, he really was a gentleman, wow. He sat me down, and he asked me to get into his car, I so very kindly complied.

Then he drove off. I was drunk, so I tried to keep my mouth shut before I said something stupid. He parked outside my club, and I smiled too finally be back here.

I quickly got out and ran inside, not even waiting for Xzaiver. Seconds later Xzaiver came in and stood behind me. I turned around, and said, “Will you dance with me?” then I betted my eyelashes. “Sure.” he said. “Wow, you are awfully kind today, what's the change of heart.” I giggled, and then hiccupped because of the alcohol.

Xzaiver just laughed and then walked towards the dance floor. After dancing, I got up and then walked towards the lounge and Xzaiver offered to get drinks. I was getting bored of waiting so I began to look through the drawers in the room.

Xzaiver came back and as I turned, I saw a man with a black mask, he held a gun and aimed right at me and right then I knew, I was going to kill that bastard.

The bullet went through a glass Xzaiver was holding, and then missed my head. I furiously looked at Xzaiver and screamed, “Why the fuck, did you get in the way?” “What was I meant to do just let the bullet go through you.” he said just as angrily.

“I can fight my own battles.” I seethed and walked out. This guy was pissing me off and if I didn’t get out of here, I was going to kill everyone. I was stood outside, and then I remembered I left my car at that stupid frat shit.

I got my phone, and then rang Ben and told him to come and pick me up. Ben said he was going to be five minutes and I signed, I kneeled on the floor, as the dizziness got to my head. As I sat down, I felt something strong go into my arm, at a formidable force.

I looked down and saw my shoulder, spewing blood.

I began to collapse down, as black dots began to fill my vision. Just before I blacked out, I saw Xzaiver coming towards me, shouting my name.

Then everything went dark.