Filed to story: A Girl Nobody Wanted Book by SansaR
I bent down and started to massage my toes. I didn’t know these cramps could hurt this much. I sometimes get these when I have to stand up for a long time. But they usually get fine soon, but today it hurts so much. Tears filled in my eyes.
I saw someone squat near me with my blurred eyes.
“Jake!!!”
Without saying anything, he lifted my leg up and kept it on his thigh. He started massaging it gently.
“What are you doing?” I tried to take my leg off.
“Shut up and wait, will you?” he continued.
My dress was just knee-length. I was nervous if my leg was not properly covered because of the position I am sitting. If it is not properly covered, then he can see just everything if he looks up. What will Luke think? I first danced with one guy, and now another one is massaging my foot.
I tried to pull my dress down as much as possible to cover my knees.
He looked at what I was doing. God! Such an awkwardness.
Can I just dig a pit and bury myself?
His jaw muscles clenched. His face gets clouded.
Did he look angry? But what have I done to make him angry?
He looked down and continue massaging.
“Aww..” when he applied a bit more pressure, it hurt like crazy.
“Didn’t you feel this pain when you were clinging to him and dancing like insane?” did his voice sound sarcastic or… anger? He looked right into my eyes… “What?” I asked panicked.
He looked right into my eyes. I couldn’t read the emotions wrapped in those beautiful eyes.
“What?” I asked with panic. Why is he angry with me? Why does he even care, if I dance with someone? He has no right to ask such a question. “Never mind,” he said, looking down at my foot.
A moment of silence…
“I got you a salty drink. I heard it is good for cramps.” Luke said.
He was walking towards us.
Thank God!
Keeping my leg gently on the ground, Jake stood up.
I swallowed the drink Luke brought. It was salty like seawater, but I didn’t care. I was so nervous and confused.
“How it feels now?” Luke asked.
“It is better. I had never get a cramp-like this.” I said, worryingly.
“That’s okay. Don’t worry about that.” Luke said, smiling.
After that, they were just chatting with each other sitting next to me. I was just playing on my phone.
The night was still young, and everyone else was enjoying the party to the fullest.
After some time, Luke had to go. Anyway, it is his birthday party. He can’t afford to sit beside me. But the worst part was I had to stay alone with Jake. He didn’t talk about anything, and neither did I. After some time he got a call, he went a bit away to answer it.
I felt really thirsty, after gulping that salty drink.
So I walked to get some drink. I could only go a few steps when someone dragged me to a corner, where no one can see us.
“Shane!!!” I shouted with surprise.
“Sh…” he kept his palm on my lips.
After I get to calm down, he removed his palm. He has made it a habit to drag me to corners and threaten me.
“So, sister you are still telling me you have no special relationship with them?” he asked with so much rage in his voice.
I was so scared.
“I told you, Shane. There is nothing between us.”
“Oh Really. Then care to explain why Luke wants to invite you to his party all of sudden. He has never invited you to any of his parties earlier.”
“How I know? Maybe he thought it is nice to invite everyone.” I said, trying to be confident.
“You think I am a fool? Those two are everyone’s favorites. So what those mighty princes did kneeling down in front of you and massaging your filthy foot? You think they did it as a kind gesture? They have never done something like that to any girl for all the years I knew them.” he barked, but he was careful enough to control his voice. So, no one would give any attention to us.
“I was in pain. So they just help me. I don’t know anything else.” I said avoiding his eyes.
“Really. I am so fascinated to see, how they grow a soft spot for a girl like you,” he said, chuckling.
Shane never treats me like his own sister. I am used to that, so I don’t want to complain. But he has no right to get pissed off when someone else treats me nicely.
I tried to walk away. I didn’t even want to be near him.
But he grasped my hand and made me face him.
“From where did you get all these expensive clothes and jewelry?” he asked, watching me from head to toes.
My whole body shivered. God! What should I say? I can never tell, Luke present me all these.
“I… I borrowed some money.” I said the first lie that came to me.
“From whom?” he asked suspiciously.
“From Mr. Donalds. I got it as an advanced.” thank God! I could continue the lie.
“Really… so did you get an advance for the lifetime work?” his voice was filled with sarcasm.