Climb on My Stepfather (Ashley and Alex)

Chapter 22
Part4- Chapter 1
The blaring music throughout the building along with the chatter of strangers aren't enough to drown out the pounding of my
heartbeat between my ears. I try to blink away the tears welling in my eyes as I'm frozen in my place near the bar.
Across the room in a dimly lit corner is my boyfriend, Jason. And the curvy blonde locking lips with him makes it apparent why he
couldn't come out and celebrate my twenty-first birthday with me tonight.
Though, of course, he blamed it on having to work late yet again.
My heart sinks to the pit of my stomach while I watch their hands roaming all over each other's bodies. I feel like such a fool,
stuck in place and unable to turn away similar to a deer caught in approaching headlights.
I can barely muster the strength to blink away the sight of them. I feel like I'm suspended in time, being forced to watch the two of
them for what seems like an eternity while warm tears begin to streak down my cheeks.
I sense the gentle touch of someone's hand on my shoulder. It takes me a moment to realize that it's my best friend, Amy.
I spin around to meet a concerned expression washing over her face. "Are you alright?" she asks me as her eyes dart in the
direction of Jason and his new piece

of ass.
Or maybe she isn't so new. What if he's been seeing her the whole six months we've been together?
I take a shuddering breath as I realize what a fool I've been. I'm twenty-one years old and a virgin. Although Jason reassured me
that he was fine with waiting until I was ready, obviously a young, arrogant man like him didn't truly want to wait.
Still, a part of me wanted to believe that he actually cared about me.
I look at Amy and shrug my shoulders, not knowing what else to do or say.
"Forget about him," Amy says with a sympathetic smile. Our other friend, Claire, moves next to her, gasping when her eyes land
on Jason across the room.

“What an asshole!” Claire says loudly with venom in her voice. Her eyes grow wider, and she lets out another gasp. "Are they
leaving together?"
I glance over my shoulder and notice Jason heading toward the exit, his hand tightly gripping the blonde's hand. They're both
smiling and laughing as they're leaving the nightclub. Not a care in the world about anyone else.
My heart sinks even further and it takes all my strength to not allow the tears to keep coming.
But the truth is, I'm not even heartbroken over Jason. I knew deep down that he wasn't going to end up being the love of my life
or anything too serious.
It's been evident for a few months that he wasn't the type to fully settle down.

I think I'm just saddened by the fact that he could betray me on my birthday of all days. It hurts to know just how little I meant to
him.
Not to mention, I was already feeling pretty low after having a terrible shift at the coffee shop where I work. And getting yelled at
by my boss. If L
didn't need the money to cover l.ne
rent and nursing courses, I swear I would've quit weeks ago.
So, seeing Jason is just the cherry on top of an already shitty day.
"Come on, you need a drink," Amy tells me while turning toward the bar. "Then we'll go out to the dance floor, find a few hot
guys, and you'll forget all about that prick."
I stay frozen in place, shaking my head. "No, you two go ahead. I think I need some air." The only thing on my mind right now is
getting as far as possible from this place. But don't want to spoil my two best friends' fun.
"Are you sure?" Claire questions me, placing her hand on my shoulder.
I nod my head, appreciating her concern. "Yeah, I just need some time to clear my head. I'll be fine, you two have fun."
Amy hugs me and they both hesitate for a moment before finally agreeing and

heading off to the bar. My legs are trembling as I make my way to the exit,
pushing past the crowds of people.
The cool night air hits my face when
I step outside, and I take a deep
breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. My mind is swirling with endless images of the two of them together; naked and
without a care in the world for the devastation they're causing me.