I am sitting on my bed trying to comprehend what is happening to my life. Yeah, you must be wondering bed?

Do you even have a home right now?

Yeah I do.

So let me tell you how I got as lucky as a mouse who has got cheese from a cat's den.

----:::- flashback-:::---

Yesterday when I returned from that arrogant-as-hell-jerk head, Jess was worried as hell and then I told her everything about me being kicked out by the owner or apartment and meeting a friend on streets, obviously except for the part where I went to that asshole's home for that stupid deal.

I am not sure whether I should tell Jess about this, and drag her into my mess. I am thinking not to tell her anything about that deal - at least right now. It's not like I am afraid of Ace's threats of not telling anyone - it's just that first I want to figure out what's going in my life then tell someone about it.

So back to how I didn't lose the apartment - when me and Jess were in between our conversation, the doorbell rang.

Who would it be at this time? I thought.

Maybe a serial killer who is going to kill me and dump me in the river. Or worse a gang leader who wants to kill me because of some contract. Or maybe a robber who will rob all our things and then.....

"You need to stop reading those novels Ev and focus in the present. Those things don't happen in real." Jess yelled getting up to see who was there on the door.

How did she even know what I was thinking?

I shook my head and went behind her to see who it was. It was the owner of the apartment. "Oh Eva dear, there you are. I came here for you only. Actually I wanted to tell you that you can stay here and I am sorry for the misunderstanding earlier. It is handled now you can stay here. No problems." He said and smiled.

What?

"Oh that's a great news. Thank you." I said nevertheless. He nodded and went.

Strange.

After that another thing which happened which was weird. I got a call from the manger of the café that I can resume my work and I am not fired.

What ?!

But I was just too happy to question so I just thanked him and cut the call. Excited, I went to Jess to tell her about it.

Is that what we call - the sun rises after a dark night.

Heck, no one says that.

--:::flashback ends:::---

So yeah after all the strangeness I am sitting on my bed, diving in my deep thoughts. Jess's excited voice breaks my web of thoughts which was getting more complicated and I was just on the verge of pulling my hair.

"Come on Ev, we are going out tonight. Jake is also coming. He said that he would be picking us up after our shift at the café finishes, around six. We will come back here, get dressed and then will rock the night!" Jess exclaimed enthusiastically. I smiled seeing her happy.

"Now get your ass off that bed of yours and choose a dress now and accessories so that we can just come and change." She said and started rummaging through the clothes in the no-so-big closet of ours. I groaned imagining my state when Jess starts to pick my clothes. She knows I hate the idea of doing all that make up and dressing and that is why she likes it.

I mean yeah, I love dressing up like most of the girls around here, but makeup? I absolutely stay away from it.

"Hey! I am not wearing anything slutty. By the way, where are we going?" I declared and asked. She just replied from between my clothes that sounded like 'bar'.

Okay.

Then no way I am going there, I don't drink, I don't flirt and I don't dance.(That's if you do not consider that on-bed dancing I do with my comb as a mic, the bed as a stage and the empty room as the audience. Mind you my voice is like a dog dying from asthma.)

After 10 minutes of overthinking about what all could happen if I go to a bar ranging from drinking, to me throwing or rubbing myself on a stranger - I turned my attention back to Jess.

Jess was literally throwing away everything she found in my closet because of which my room looked like a Bermuda triangle wherein all the things went and won't be found in days to come. Oh save me good Lord!

After what seemed like eternity, Jess said that she finally found a dress. I looked up to see what she has taken out. It was a mid thigh, black, simple strap dress with strips on sides. Also she had taken out a denim jacket to go with it not to mention some black sandals.

Dress - maybe?

Sandals - no fricking way!

"Okay- okay before you say anything Jess, let me clear one thing - I am not wearing those bloody killing heels. I will go with my favorite converse." Jess groaned but eventually gave in. I seriously hate heels. For me the perfect outfit is a over sized sweatshirt or hoodie with shorts, and this annoys Jess to no extent.

She says you would never find a man if you wear those lazy fashion-less clothes, its's like a mouse has been given an elephant's clothes.

'Does an elephant and mouse wear clothes and that too a hoodie or sweatshirt? Too expensive for them isn't it?'- That would be my comeback to her statement.

Anyways after Jess decided on a red short strapless dress for herself, we went to the café for our shift. After a long tiring day, I didn't even realize when the clock ticked 6 pm and Jake came to pick us up. I was just cleaning the counter when someone from behind wrapped arms around me and whispered "Hey beautiful!". I smiled as I recognized Jake's voice.

I turned around with a wide grin and said "Hey charming! You look smart.". He was wearing black jeans with white t shirt and leather jacket. Jake was handsome with a cute and adorable smile which swoons every girl. He had brown eyes and brownish hair.

He smirked and said "Aww is someone flattered". I playfully hit him on his arm.

"If you two are done flirting can we proceed?" Jess came and said. I rolled my eyes at her and we started going home. I have never seen Jake like that ever. He is just my best friend who always has my back. Of course he is handsome , a gentleman and every girl's dream but I have never had a crush on him and nor does he.

After 10 mins we arrived at our apartment and I went with Jess to quickly dress up. Jake was waiting, watching Television. I put my dress, a little lip gloss, curled my hair wavy and left it open. After that I put my shoes and started heading out where Jake was sitting in the other room.

"Are you done seriously? Put some time to look so hot that men could gawk at-" Jess started shouting but I ignored her rant and went. When I went to the other room Jake was switching channels on the TV. When he saw me, he smiled and said "You look stunning Evie. I have to stick around you today so as to kick off men who stare because I am damn sure that it is gonna happen." I chuckled hearing this. He is so cute. Evie is his nickname for me. I like it, it gives a homely feeling.

"So what was Jess was shouting at ?" He asked as we both settled on the couch, directing our eyes towards the television on which Fast and Furious was playing.

"Nothing just something about me not giving enough time for dressing up. I mean seriously? Who goes wearing those slutty clothes and going to bars for men to stare at their asses. It's like asking Harry Potter - would you like dating Voldemort? ". I said defensively to which Jake chuckled and said "Why would he go in death's mouth?".

I groaned and said "That is what I was trying to say douche bag." But Jake just chuckled mumbling something which sounded like someone save me.

Soon, which was not every soon actually, Jess came out looking dashing in that small red dress which showed off her perfect hourglass figure. Her makeup was not over done, it was just enough to highlight her features and of course her eyes.

"You look stunning too. Guess I have to stick by both of you then." Jake said, sending a wink to me.

"Oh don't you worry, Eva and me are enough to handle people like that." Jess said flipping her hair back showcasing her confidence. Told ya, she is not the one to take shit from anyone.

After that we went to the bar. It was newly opened one named "Satan's bar". Nice name. We went inside and saw the place crowded with sweaty people dancing their ass off. Damn it. Why did I even get here?

Within 30 minutes of arriving, I wanted to go back. Neither Jess nor Jake was in sight. They had wandered off few minutes back and here I was looking like a lost puppy in between all the other people who were swaying without giving a damn about anything. Deciding it's better to sit and watch then to be smashed flat beneath these drunk people, I went to the bartender and asked for a drink. Jake was supposed to be sober today as he was driving but then also I didn't want to drink. I don't actually drink, I have been drunk only twice in my life. But all those things about that stupid deal with that Jerk was meddling my thoughts and I didn't even notice when I started drinking. I was I guess on my 5th shot when someone came and took the glass from my hand earning a scowl from me. I turned around to see a concerned looking Jake staring at me.

"Give..hic...me my drink...bac.." I pouted.

Jake shook his head and said "No you've had enough for today. You don't drink that much, you are going to regret this in the morning when you get a massive hangover. Get up. We are leaving. I will just go and find Jess then we can go home. Wait here, don't go anywhere and don't you dare drink or no pizza for a whole month." And went to look for Jess. I was going to protest but the mention of pizza weakened me. But then the dance floor was so appealing that I couldn't stop myself. I got up and went to the dance floor.

He wouldn't notice. I would go back before he comes. I thought and made my way onto the dance floor.

I started swaying with the beats forgetting about the world. Out of nowhere a man came and, I admit, he was handsome with blue eyes.... what am I even thinking. Shaking my head I started dancing with the man in front of me who had started swaying with me. But then suddenly he started touching me by placing his hands around my waist and shoulder.

Oh no no! What was I doing ? I started going away from him but he gripped me hard. oh shit. Calm down Eva. He is nothing but a piece of shit.

"Leave her if you value your dear life." A voice said from behind. I took the opportunity and hit him with my knees where the sun doesn't shine. He groaned and this grip on me loosened. Jake came from behind and punched him on face. Then he took my hand and started walking out of the door of the bar.

I knew he would be angry and suddenly I felt foolish for leaving that place.

"You should listen to me sometimes Evie." He said sighing. Okay he is not that angry - he is calling me Evie. Thank the gods.

"I am sorrryy Jake." I said not knowing what I was saying or doing. The surrounding were starting to float around me.

Jake sighed and hugged me. I hugged him back and asked "Jess?"

He pulled away and said "She is drunk like hell. I have put her in the car, Let's go. And yeah by the way your stunt was nice. He won't be having kids in future I suppose." He said and chuckled.

"Serves right to the jackaaass who was trying to meess with the Tigeressss."I slurred.

Jake chuckled and said "I don't know on which thing should I laugh- your slurred talking or you hitting that dick!"

We laughed and made our way to the car and went home listening Jess's fantasies she was mumbling in her dreams of god knows what.