Free The Prince Of Highland Park by Marilyn Faith Page B

not overdo it OK!” I say looking directly at Jules. She knows I was talking to her.  Rolling her eyes, “I know mother, I promise none of you will have to carry me, because I’m too fucked up. I don’t want to relive my birthday party, trust me,” she states emphasizing the trust part, and with that I was satisfied.
     
    I remembered that party vividly. I had thrown her a surprise eighteenth birthday party.  Jules drank so much she was sick for days, so I understand her reservation.  I hope what she just said wasn’t just talk, because I was scared shitless, she drank so much I thought she would have alcohol poisoning.  “I can see you’re lost in thought, remembering Jules’ party?” Travis asks from behind me, low enough for my ears only.  The others left us and went inside. “Don’t worry about Jules; I’ll watch out for her tonight.  I’ll make sure she doesn’t get wasted.   In my opinion I think that was a one-off type of night.”   He states shifting from one foot to the next.  “Thanks Trav, I appreciate you looking out for her,” I say knowing that Travis has a motive for watching out for Jules.  “Think nothing of it, it will be my pleasure,” he answered following Jules with his eyes.
     
    “Hey! Won’t that put a damper on you having fun, and hooking up, the way you do at these things?” wanting to see if he would admit anything to me about his feelings for Jules. “Nah! I’m good, I will have fun watching Jules” he quips.  I know Jules has feeling for Travis; she has been secretly in love with him for years.  She got drunk that night because she was jealous when he showed up at her party with some girl.  I also know that Travis has feelings for her; I can tell by the way he looks at her when he thinks no one’s looking.  The way his eyes light up when he talks about her.  I’m hoping they’ll both get their heads outta their asses and admit they have feeling for each other already. 
     
    “Ok Trav; lets’ go have some fun,” I said snapping his attention back to me. “Lead the way, m’ lady; I’m right behind you,” he winks.
    “Ok Shakespeare enthusiast ,” I say laughing as we walked in just as the party is picking up vibes.  I looked toward the kitchen where I saw Brent and Eric talking to a couple of girls, while the girls’ eyes fuck them where they stood.  These boys don’t waste any time.   I can see the guys still have girls dropping their underwear where ever they go.  I’m about to mess them up, walking up slowly I plant a kiss on Brent and then Eric’s cheek, whispering loud enough so the girls can hear.  “I hope I’ll see you both later.”  I say smiling resting my hands on both their chest.    They both start laughing knowing exactly what I was doing.  The girls on the other hand looks at me and roll their eyes as if I was intruding on their property. Laughing I walked off, leaving the boys to explain. 
     
    I went in search of Jules, finding her with the girls.  “Where’s Madi” I ask looking around seeing only Kyla and Mel.   ”She went to the bathroom” they all piped up. Kyla and Mel both attacks me with hugs so tight, my air supply is about to be cut off.  “Girls you suffocating me here, your hugging too tight.”  I squeak catching my breath as they loosen their grip. “Sorry Ev; we just missed you so much.  We haven’t seen you in so long we got a little carried away,” Kyla apologizes still not letting go. “You guys can get carried away with those hugs anytime, just please don’t kill me in the process, and we’ll be good,” I say as they all laughs at me. “It seems our girl is coming back,” Jules quips joining our reunion.  I can hear Madi before I see her, bracing myself for her to pounce.  And pounce she did.  She is like our own personal tiger.
     
    I turn just in time as she jumps on me, almost knocking me off balance.  It’s a good thing Jack walked up right then, catching us before