Trouble at home

Shirley’s POV

The party was over at around 2:00 am. Time had really passed faster on my side because of Ivan. We were together the whole time and he has taught me a lot of amazing things, including dancing. Because of him I have had the most amazing time of my life.

We got out of the party really late and I want to head straight home. It was my first time going to a party and I was really happy.

“I am ready to go Kelly.” I say to her as I pick up my jacket I had left on the chair. At first I felt really uncomfortable removing it but Ivan had given me the courage to do it.

I had to go to Kelly’s house first to change. I had left my clothes there so I had to wear them first. I just hoped my parents were fast asleep and that they had not discovered I was not there.

“Ok, let’s go.” She says.

I noticed her mood had changed a little bit. I don’t know why maybe she did not like it at the party the way I did. I decided I would ask her when we were at school because I did not have the time for gossip.

I get home at almost 3:00 am and I go to my window which I had left open but to my surprise I find it closed. My heart raced. It was obvious my parents knew I was not in the house and they had decided to close the window and wait for me to come back.

I don’t know what to do. I can’t go back to Kelly’s house because my parents will kill me considering how harsh they are. I don’t know why I decided to go to the party in the first place. I would be in my comfortable bed right now sleeping peacefully but I am out here and it’s so cold.

I decided to check the main door because I knew the kitchen door was obviously closed. Luckily it was open and I decided to walk in right away. The cold from outside was making me shiver and I could not stand it anymore. I slowly pick up my shoes being careful not to make any noises. The light was switched off and I knew there was no one in the living room. I started toe walking so I will sneak into my room faster and pretend I was there this whole time.

“Where are you coming from, young lady?” I heard my dad shouting at me and he switched on the living room lights revealing my stranded body.

I wished the grounds would open and swallow me. I could not face the wrath of my father and I knew he was so mad at me.

“eeh, dad………” I could not find words to say. I just stood there waiting for my punishment.

“Say something young lady, so this is what you normally do when we are asleep.” He said as he came straight to me.

I guessed he wanted to give me the beating of the year. At this point my heart was racing and I thought it would just pop out of my body.

“I am sorry dad.” I shouted before he reached where I was standing.

He just stood there and looked at me harshly. “I don’t know what I will do to you. Just go to your room. We will talk about this very early in the morning and you will know your punishment. If I continue talking to you now I might be charged for murder.” He added.

I rushed to my room immediately and closed the door behind me. I knew my punishment will be harsh and I will have to do it anyway since it was my mistake. I can’t blame anyone for that.

I change into my pajamas and I get to bed. It was now 4:00 am and I had almost two hours to sleep. I had to get up early too to prepare breakfast. Since it will be on a Saturday I will spend the rest of the day sleeping after I am done with my chores.

I try to sleep but I can’t. My entire mind is on Ivan. I am not scared of the punishment that awaits me anymore. One side of me was happy that I went to the party and the reason was him. I can’t believe I was with him today. It was so good being with him.

He knew so many things I did not know. I could not believe I had danced with him today. A lot of girls were dying to be with him and I had never thought he would have eyes for me. I was just a simple girl. I know if girls at school find out about my night with him they would be so jealous of me.

Kelly’s POV

How could Shirley be dancing with Ivan? I just can’t get that out of my head. I was better than her and I wanted Ivan. He is the boy I have been eyeing all this while and I can’t lose him now when I have already fallen deeply in love with him. I know she must have an explanation why they were dancing and I must find out right away.

“I am ready to go Kelly.” She said to me, I noticed her eyes had brightened up and she was confident than when we had come. I felt slightly jealous of her. And I wanted to tell everyone I had lended her my dress just to embarrass her. But I held myself. I have to ask her first before jumping into any conclusions.

“Ok, let’s go.” I said to her rudely. I did not even feel like talking to her anymore. My moods were off and at this point I could say anything but I chose to control myself. I had decided to help her anyway and it would not be good if I turned my help into something else because of something I was not sure about.

I will just wait for her in school before I ask her face to face. I have to see the reaction on her face.