Diary Of An Introvert

20 | Party with him

Why are you and Amanda always together? I thought you were past that. - J

Leave Amanda out of this. I'm talking about Jim. - C

I'm not interested in him! He's dating Patricia and she's my friend. The end. What's the point of this argument? - J

I don't think you will leave this topic alone but you don't have to be such a jealous freak. I don't like Jim. - J

Joanne could have sworn if she had been there to see his face he would either be relieved, excited or flushing scarlet with embarrassment.

I'm. Not. A. Jealous. Freak. - C

Sure. - J

At least Jim's better a man than you'll ever be. - J

What'd you just say? - C

Yeah you read it well, I don't repeat myself. - J

Joanne giggled. Now how did he like a taste of his own medicine? Their conversation had eased up and was flowing more naturally now. Joanne didn't like the way Cory had attacked her though. But she didn't want to ruin the moment. It had been a while since they had talked like this.

Amanda. - C

What? - J

Geez chill, let me explain. My dad still has that project with Leo so I have to make sure I don't get on the wrong side of him or his daughter. But Amanda tends to overdo things. She won't just leave me alone. - C

Once the project is done. I'm officially free from her shackles. I can't believe what my dad has made me put up with all for a stupid business deal. - C

I don't know. It seems like you're having the time of your life. - J

A minute passed by.

So hey, Jim is gonna be throwing a party this night. I guess it's for Patricia or something. The guys are gonna be there and he wants you to come too. - C

A party?

Bummer, I can't come. - J

Thank God. I mean yikes. - C

What's that supposed to mean? - J

I'm just saying. I don't think you've ever been to a party before. - C

How does that justify me not wanting to go? I just don't want to go. Period. - J

Yeah. Cause you'll be the odd one out. I mean it's great that you're not going. The place will be crowded with people. And strangers will keep touching you with their sweaty hands. Not the best place to be. - C

If it's not the best place to be then why are you going? - J

Because I have to. It's a thing between us. Well Subomi defies the rules most times but the rest of us, not so much. - C

Or because there are lots of girls there. Didn't Amanda post that selfie on Instagram from the last party you had? - J

You saw that? - C

What do you mean 'you saw that?' Everyone saw it. I mean come on get a room. - J

I was drunk. I didn't even know when it happened. It was Amanda's fault. - C

Of course it was. Your lying needs work. - J

Whatever. I'll tell Jim you ain't coming. Bye. - C

Joanne placed her phone beside her. Patricia entered the room shortly after. She placed a black shopping bag down and pounced on Joanne almost immediately.