Chapter 61 - SIXTY ONE
- HAZEL -
I shouldn’t be thinking of doing this. I’m used to getting drunk but not high. I’ve never smoked weed before nor sniffed or swallowed coke or crack.
I’ve always had the fear of damaging my lungs. Maybe I should look for someone who snuck vodka or alcohol instead of drugs.
"Hazel! I’ve been looking everywhere for you!" Someone screams. I would recognise that voice anywhere. It’s Kate. I examine the hall to find her and sight her walking to me. I turn back to see Kaiden and quickly avert my gaze. I told him I was going to use the bathroom.
"Let’s get out of sight first, Kate." I say to her the moment she’s by my side and pull her forward with me.
"Okay." She says to me without hesitation. "I’ll catch you later Heather. Don’t finish up without me." She says to the lady she came with. I wasn’t even polite enough to smile to her. Heather was gone by the time I turn to the side so I continue walking forward. The moment I was sure I am out of sight from Kaiden’s view, I sigh.
I walk down the three steps leading to a smaller section of the hall.There’s a double red curtain hanging from both sides of the entrance walls. It’s fastened to the walls but covers a portion of the room. That’s where I’m standing with Kate, behind one of the curtains.
"Are you okay? You seem kind of off." Kate asks carefully. I take a deep breath and sigh.
My fingers make its way to my chest, trying to calm my heaving chest.
"Oh my goodness, that’s a very lovely necklace." Kate stretches a hand out to touch it. "Fuck!" She whispers. "It’s wickedly beautiful. Damn! I’m jealous. And it’s real." She keeps staring at it. This isn’t how I expected she would notice it but I love the admiration. If only Kaiden noticed it too or at least got it for me.