Forever SoulMates by Selena F. (best ereader for graphic novels TXT) 📖

I groan.

“Okay. Okay.” I put his credit card in my purse.

“Thank you.” He smile as he walk away. I went to Ana and Emily as we went to clothes stores to try on and buy. Since the clothes I chosen 'isn't good enough', Ana picked out my clothes. When she was done, she led me to the dressing room for I can try them on. I tried on many clothes. Most of the clothes I tried on look great, but some I didn’t like at all.. I put on this yellow sun dress, then walk out the fitting room to show Ana and Emily. Ana took a good look at me and shook her head 'no'. 

 

"What's wrong with it?" I asked

"Nothing. I just don't like it." Ana said

"Me too." Emily said

"But... I like it." I said

"Then, that's definitely a no." Ana said. I groaned

"Fine." I was about to go back to the dressing room, but I stop myself and went back to them. "Um... Ana..."

"Yeah?"

"... I need to ask you something."

"If it’s about the dress, then no. You can't keep the dress."

'Sigh' "It is not about the dress... It's about Drake."

"What's wrong?"

"I told him about planning a masquerade for he can find his soul mate there."

"That is a great idea."

"I know... but Drake doesn’t even want to have a masquerade."

"I know. He didn't tell you why?"

"No."

"The reason is... that his Aunt Maria was killed at the masquerade. Ever since that night, he never wanted to go to a masquerade. He thinks it is bad curse."

"Oh." Now I felt bad. I turn back around and went to the fitting room. After I finish trying on the clothes, I used the credit card to pay for the clothes and a candy bar for Emily. We met Drake at the food court. Drake already had his food, so we went to McDonalds to order. As soon as we got our food, we sat down and ate. I took a bite of my salad.

"Lea?" Ana said

"Yeah." I said as I took a sip of my water.

"Why don't you have a boyfriend?" I choked on my water and start coughing. I can hear Drake chuckling. I glare at him, and then look back at Ana. 

"I don't think it is the right time for me to get a boyfriend."

“Why not?" Drake asked. I raised an eyebrow at him. "Just asking."

"One reason is that I have to help you. Second reason is that I'm not ready." I said

"Or, you just can't get one." Ana gasped. I look at Drake and frown.

"Yes I can! I can get any guy I want."

"Prove it."

"I would take the challenge. Prove him wrong." Ana said

"Yeah." Emily said as she ate her French fries. I look at Ana, then at Drake.

"Fine." I said

"Okay." Drake said. I took off my jacket and took my hair out of a ponytail. My hair fell in my face. When I fixed my hair, I put on a little lip gloss. I look at Ana.

"How do I look?" I asked. Ana smiled

"Gorgeous." she said

"Thank you." I stood up and went to this guy that I noticed who was checking me out. I sat down across from him. I can feel Drake, Ana, and Emily watching me.

 

"Hey." I said as I gave him one of my flirtatious smile. From the way he looks, he look like he is in his 30's.

"Hey. What's your name?" he asked

"Jenny..." I lied. "Yours?"

"Carter. But you can call me Big Papa if you want." I tried very hard not to throw up or roll my eyes. I can hear Drake, Ana, and Emily laughing.

"Well... why are you sitting here by yourself?"

"Waiting for a friend. By the way, Jenny is a beautiful name, just like you." I smile and took his hand in mine. His hand was sweaty.

"Thank you."

"You are a great girl. You want to go back to my place?"

"I thought you were waiting for your friends." 

"Forget them. What do you say?"

"No."

"What about a kiss."

"Not in a million years."

"What about a date."

"No."

"What about your phone number?"

"Sure..." After I gave him a phone number, I went back to Drake, Ana and Emily. I took out my hand sanitizer and pour some in my hands.

"You really gave him your number?" Drake asked

"Of course not. He is a freak. I gave him a number to Chinese place." I said. Ana laughed

"Good job." Ana said

"Thank you." I said

"Drake. You owe Lea an apology."

 "Not yet." Drake said

I frowned. "Why not? I just proved you wrong." I said

"That guy was easy. He fell for you that quickly."

"He did not."

"Yes he did. He already showing his friends the number you gave him." I turn around and Drake was right. Carter was showing these guys the paper I had put the phone number on. I turn back to Drake.

"What is the point? I proved myself." I said

"Guys..." Ana said. I can hear Emily laughing.

"Stay out of this Ana." Drake said

"Don't talk to her like that." I said

"Fine." 

"I don't know what your problem is."

"Nothing." I took deep breaths

"Calm down." Ana said

"I am." I said

"Are you sure that you'll are not dating?"

"No. Why?" Drake asked

"You'll sound like a couple." Ana said

"Yea." Emily said as she took a sip of her juice.

"No we don't." Drake and I said at the same time. We look at each other. I blush and look away. 

"Drake... I mean Ana... can I talk to you in private?" I asked

"Sure." Ana said. "Emily. Stay with Drake."

"Okay." Emily said. Ana and I got up and went to a store. We stop in front of a rack of clothes. 

 

"Is Drake listening?" I asked

"No." she said

"What about Emily?"

"She is not listening. What is going on?"

“Drake is such an ass. He pissing me off.”

“He piss off everyone. That’s who he is.”

“That’s why I need to ask you a favor?”

“What is it?”

“I need you to ask Drake to go to the masquerade.”

“I thought he said no.”

“I know, but you can convince him.”

“Why you think so?”

“You are his favorite cousin.”

“No I’m not. We barely talk.”

“Oh. Well, can you still ask?”

“No… but I know someone who can.”

“Who?”

“Emily, of course. She’s good at convincing people.”

“Really?”

“Yea. I’ll go get her.”

“Thanks.”

“I will be right back.” When Ana left, it took her a few minutes to come back with Emily.

“Emily… Can you do something for me?” I asked her

“Anything for you.” Emily said as she smiles.

“Can you convince Drake to go to the masquerade?”

“Yes. For a price.” I gasped and look at Ana.

“Don’t look at me like that. I told you she was good at convincing people, but I never told you she was going to do it without a price.” Ana said. I look back at Emily.

“Okay. What you want?” I said

“I want Drake to spend a whole day with me.” Emily said. I hear Ana laughing.

“Okay.”

 “Also… I want you to give me 20 bucks.”

“Wow. Fine. I will give you 20 bucks.” Emily held out her hands. “What?”

“Can I have it?”

‘Sigh’ “Okay.” I took out my wallet from my purse and gave her 20 dollars. Emily smiled, took a teddy bear from a shelf, and brought it to the cashier. As soon as she brought the teddy bear, we left the store and went back to Drake. Ana and I sat back down as Emily sat down on Drake’s lap.

“Look what I got.” Emily said as she held her teddy bear.

“That’s cute.” Drake said. I had to keep my heart from racing. So I just drank some water.

“Yeah. I finally got the teddy bear I wanted. You know what else I want.”

“What?”

“Nothing… well… I was wondering… never mind.” Emily said as she start to pout.

‘Wow. She’s good.’ I thought to myself.

“What’s wrong Emily?” Ana asks

“I want to go to a masquerade… Oh…Drake, maybe you can do the masquerade. Then you can invite me.”

“No thanks.” Emily eyes start to water.

“Why? Please Drake. For me?”

Drake looks at me suspiciously. I look away. “Did Lea put you up to this?”

“Why would she do that?” Ana said

“No. So… can you do the masquerade?”

“Okay. We can have the masquerade. Now tell me if Lea put you up to this.”

“I don’t know. My mind is a little blank.” She said as she held out her hand to Drake. I gasp.

“I have to go to the ladies room.” I said as I left the table. I went to the bathroom to hide. I pace around in the bathroom. Some of the girls who would come in would look at me like I’m weird. I ignored them and kept pacing.

Well, the plan worked. The masquerade is going to happen, but what about Drake. Will he keep his word about going? Did Emily tell Drake I paid her to convince him about the masquerade? I groan. I went to the sink and wash my hands.

‘I can do this? I can handle Drake.’ I thought to myself. So, I left the restroom and start walking back to the food court. When I was getting near it, someone pull me into the closet. My heart stops beating rapidly. I want to scream, but the person had their hand over my mouth. So I did the only thing left to do… I start hitting the person. When I kneed the person, he groaned. He took his hand off my mouth in order to push me against the wall.

 

“Please don’t hurt me.?” I pleaded

“I would never hurt you.” He said. I recognized his voice quickly.

“Drake?” When he let me go, the light came on and I could see clearly now.

“Hey.” He smiled. I slap him. “Ouch. What’s that for?”

“You almost scared me half to death.”

“I know. You deserved it for getting Emily to come to me about the masquerade.”

I gasp. “I don’t know what you are talking about.”

“Don’t do that. Emily told me everything.”

“Where is Emily?”

“She is with Ana.”

“Why didn’t you get on Ana? She was part of this too.”

“Because it was your idea. Why couldn’t you just leave this situation alone?”

“I already told you. I want to help you. Don’t let what happen in the past keep you from falling in love.”

“That is not true. I just don’t want to go to the masquerade.”

“Well… I don’t care what you want. I will be planning the masquerade if you like it or not. I’m not going to be staying here forever. I still have to go home.”

“I know. So little time left.” He said as he took a step closer to me.

“Yea.”

“I don’t think I want you to leave.”

“It’s not your choice. I have a life back home.”

“I know. But I can still dream.” I blushed as I see Drake looking at my lips. Why did Drake make me feel this way? Drake looks right into my eyes. “Lea…” Before he could finish, I kissed him. He automatically kissed me back. He moved his hand to cup my face. I can feel my chest beating fast. I know I’m not supposed to be doing this, but… I want to. He picked me up and put me on the sink. It starts getting hot in here. When I start unbuttoning his shirt, the door opened. The janitor start to walk in, but then he look up and saw us. I hurried and jumped off the sink and pushed Drake away from me. I feel so embarrassed.

“I’m so sorry.” The janitor says all scared. “I’ll leave you two alone.” He said as he walked out. Drake turned back at me and tried to kiss me again, but I stopped him.

“No Drake.” I said

“What? He’s gone.” He said

“No. We shouldn’t be doing this. Let’s just go.” He sighed and backed up.

“Fine. But before you leave, button your pants.”

“What? They are…” I looked down and see my pants are about to fall off. I hurried and pulled them back up and buttoned it. “How you even… never mind. Come on before Ana and Emily come looking for us. Button up your shirt.” I said as I walked around Drake and opened the door. When we left out the janitor closet, we went back to the food court where