My Unexpected Circumstances!: 1

By Nyka Burne

Life isn't always as what it seems. One day you have it all together and in a blink of an eye it's all gone to shit. You see my life is full of heartache due to the destruction by my own hands. The consequences of my own actions and the reality that shit never happens the way you want it. Just once I would love for shit to go my way, the way that I actually want it. Now where do I begin?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nyka Burne
• Release date: Jan 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386842811

Nyka Burne

Hi my pen name is Nyka Burne. I am originally from Barbados. I am one out of three girls. I moved to the United States with my family at the rip age of nine in the 1990s and lived in the states ever since then. I have a Mater's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health. I do not have a background in writing. Actually I never thought about having and honestly I wrote this book for fun. When writing this novel I thought that it would be nice to put a little bit of my heritage in it and the things that I loved most from my country.  I am an avid reader and enjoy all different genres of books. I can not remember a time when I didn’t pick up a book and read. Books are my escape from reality and it gives me a break from what’s really going on in my life just for that few moments to a couple of hours when reality needs to kick back in. I have a deep love for paranormal romance and young adult fantasies. I started to write recently for fun and decided to take a leap at it. This is my very first written novel. I really hope you enjoyed reading it. There’s more to come, so look out for it !!!!!!!

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1

Now Let’s Begin:

I was hanging out with my best friend Cassie and the rest of our roommates.

They were all my closest friends honestly, but Cassie was my ride or die.

You know that one friend who has your back regardless of what you do. Yeah, she’s that type of friend!

Anyway, we were all at the local movie theater.  It was our usual hang out for a Friday night after a long day of classes.

The movie lasted about a good hour and a half, afterwards, we would grab a bite at the local diner and then walk back to the house our parents helped us rent.

It was our senior year of college and we’re all trying to find job placements before the term is over.

We all branched off to our own areas but Cassie and I headed start for my room.

I went to take a seat at my desk, and she flopped herself onto my bed.

A few minutes later Sabrina barges in like usual saying, Get dressed bitches we’re going to the club.

Looking at one another we both jumped up and yelled hell yeah!

Cassie left my room like her ass was on fire, to go and get ready.

The six of us shared a six-bedroom home off of campus, it was easier for us to come and go as we pleased and that’s just how we liked it.

A few minutes later I wrapped myself in my huge ass fluffy towel, after I got out of the shower.

I chose a black leather skirt that complimented my ass.

A white beater with a black bra underneath and a pair of black stilettos to complete the outfit.

Checking myself in the mirror before I exited through the door, I saw my reflection and damn I looked good!

My 5’4 frame stared right back at me. I have curly brown hair that flows down to my back.

Hazel brown eyes with a light bronze eyeshadow to accentuate my cat like eyes.

I applied my favorite strawberry lip gloss to my full lips.

Smoothing down my outfit at the side, my frame is the shape of a coke-a-cola bottle nice and sleek.

With my final approval I went in search of Cassie to see if she was ready.

Cassie on the other hand had chosen a form fitted red dress with silver high heel pumps. She wore her blonde hair in a high ponytail with a bun on top.

We could hear Sabrina yelling from outside the door five minutes ladies until we head out!

Grabbing out clutches we made sure we had our cash and keys in hand before we went into the living room to meet the rest of the girls.

In the living room were Sabrina, Layla, Kimberly and Shayla all dressed to the nine.

The girls gave a whoop, whoop and said damn don’t we look good!

Laughter surrounded all of us. Just before we got too excited Sabrina, yelled do everyone have their buddy?

We all said yes in unison, she replies good don’t leave without them or forget to tell one of us if you have other plans for the night. Got it!

We filed out through the front door in the direction of Sabrina’s Ford Expedition.

Her vehicle was the biggest which meant that we all could fit comfortably.

Sabrina drove us through the downtown area of New York City.

We had one destination in mind and that was Abi’s.

Abi’s is a local club where all the college students usually frequent on the weekends.

Although nothing really ever happens there, it was the place to be on a day like this.

We parked in one of the garages closest to the club.

From there we walked the one and a half blocks to the front entrance.

The line wasn’t that long tonight, which could only mean one thing, no one was really there yet!

I thought to myself thank god for that. Layla must have read my mind because a second later she blurted out thank god it’s still summer and the line isn’t that long tonight.

Otherwise, I’ll be freezing my ass off in this short ass dress.

A black tinted luxury SUV pulled up to the curb and four sexy ass men got out talking amongst themselves without a care in the world.

Shayla whispers to no one in particular I found my fun for the night.

Sabrina yelled back yes indeed!

The last man exited the vehicle and he could have been a movie star or something.

He was about 5’9 muscular build rocking sleeves on both sides of his arms. He was dressed in all black which made him appear to be mysterious.

He looked in our direction and give us a small smile while whispering in the bouncer’s ear.

He pulled the door open and vanishes inside, leaving the sounds of the noisy club behind him as he walked through.

A few seconds later the bouncer walks up to us and tells us to go on in.

Everyone around us looked unhappy as we all got free passes inside.

You could hear someone in the background asked what about them?

The bouncer just looked at the group of people and glares. Looking at each other a little bewildered, but not waiting too long to make a decision, we pass through the entry way into the club. 

The loud bass of the music is felt against our beating chest as we move further inside.

Our destination in mind is the bar!

We looked at one other trying to decide who would be the designated driver tonight.

Sabrina sighs alright go ahead, besides I’m the one who’s driving anyway.

It’s our turn to order our drinks, before Layla could tell the bartender our order a guy walked up to us and tells us that we are welcome to the V.I.P lounge.

Looking slightly confused for a moment, Kimberly asks how come?

Smiling at all of us, like he knows some type of secret.

He begins to simply put it that the room has to get packed.

Smiling slightly, he looks all of us up and down before continuing.

In the meantime, looking directly at Sabrina stating only for her ears, although all of us can hear it, that people would want to get into this section because you’re smoking hot.

Unsure of what to decide, the guy clears his throat before saying my name is Brice and it’s really your decision if you want to come or not.

Glancing back up to the V.I.P area, we see the hotties from earlier looking down at us from a private section.

Mr. Sleeves raises his glass in our direction and take a sip of his drink.

Brice is beginning to walk away, before he could get any further, we all yell for him to show us the way. 

Stopping in his tracks while turning around smiling, we followed him through the crowded dance floor to get to the secluded section.

Another bouncer stands in front of a red rope not letting anyone in. 

We’ve never really tried to get into this part before!

The atmosphere seemed different to me for some reason.

I can’t put my finger on it just yet.

The bouncer notices Brice and immediately unlatched the rope so we could enter without any further delay.

Shayla was the first one to speak, she looked at all of us and said let’s have some fun tonight!

There were plush sectionals with a balcony that you can look down towards the dance floor.

Turning around to thank Brice, who apparently vanished out of thin air.

A waiter approached us soon after and asked what we were having to drink.

Layla yells around of shots! The server smiles and walks off.

We got up and went to the balcony to look down below us.

We couldn’t believe our luck and how we scored this amazing section.

The music had us moving to the best in no time. 

We danced with one another for a couple of more songs.

Our drinks were being placed on the table a minute later.

Leaving the balcony, we formed a semi-circle. Each of us picked a shot glass from the tray and clanked our glasses together while yelling cheers!

The club started to get jammed packed, even our section was starting to get a little crowded.

But the space was still moveable.

Abi’s is designed uniquely and that is one of the great things we love about this place.

Mr. Hottie who obviously helped us get in tonight had their own section.

Which was directly across from us.

Staring at Mr. Sleeves, I elbowed Cassie in the side, she turned with her eyes narrowed leaning towards me saying what bitch?

Pointing my head in the direction of the men who had been looking at us off and on since we arrived.

Cassie whistled and said god damn!

Do you know them?

No, I said!

Do you?

Cassie then smiled and said I want the one on the left if they come over here!

I just smiled at my girl knowing she made her claim for the night.

After a couple more rounds of drinking and dancing I leaned towards Kimberly who was the nearest towards me in the chair and whispered I’m going to the bathroom.

She whispered back if I needed her to go with me, I told her no.

Kimberly smiled and got back up to dance to the new Usher song that was playing.

I rounded the corner to the rest room and literally walked into what felt like a brick wall.

Before I could bust my ass in my heels strong hands reached out and grabbed my elbows to stop me from falling.

Looking up at the exact moment of contact I noticed Mr. Sleeves himself staring right back at me with the brightest greenest eyes with just a hint of hazel, that I have ever seen in my life.

Content just holding me by my elbows apparently, shaking myself out of the trance, he seemed to put me under.

I stepped out of his hold, before I could say anything stupid, he beat me to the punch and asked if I was alright?

Nodding my head because apparently my brain wouldn’t function at the moment seemed to be the wisest choice.

He placed me back on the heels of my feet and moved to the side to allow me to pass.

Rushing a little too quickly to get to the door of the bathroom, I turned my head slightly and noticed sleeves staring right back at me with a smile on his face. 

A couple of minutes later I’m back with my girls laughing and dancing my ass off.

It’s almost two in the morning, Shayla thought that we should head out before everyone else got the same idea.

I couldn’t agree with her more.

Sabrina calls our waiter over so we could settle the tab.

The waiter came over asking what else we might need; Layla said the bill please.

The waiter shakes his head to inform us that it was already taken care of.

I asked by whom and he pointed across the room to the where the four men are sitting.

Or should I say, staring at us again!

I decided before the night was over that I should head over there to personally say thank you.

I gathered my things and walk down the short flight of stairs with the girls trailing behind me.

I took that opportunity to walk over to the other side to go on up and give my personal thanks.

Shocking!

Another bouncer blocked my path right away.

I just want to say thank you to the guys who paid for our drinks.

The bouncer replied I can’t let you up there, but I’ll relay the message.

With nothing else to do but simply nod my head and meet the rest of the girls in the front of the club.

I made it all the way to the middle of the dance floor when someone grabbed my elbow, I turned around to give the person a good tongue lashing when I realize who was touching me.

It was no other than Mr. Sleeves himself!

I got a much better view of him this time and I noticed that he could have been on some type of magazine cove because he was just that damn fyne.

I cleared my throat before saying I just wanted to say thank you!

Now he’s giving me a nod and turned and walked away from me abruptly.

My mouth literally hit the floor from his abrupt departure.

I shrugged my shoulders and kept it on trucking back to my girls who was waiting for me at the front door.

Kimberly asked what happened?

I said thank you and he just left.

Sabrina asked if he said anything?

No, I replied. Walking back to the garage didn’t take long at all.

Which was a surprised since the majority of us were wasted and couldn’t walk straight in the slightest.

When we got home, we all branched off to our individual rooms and crashed for the night.

2

A few weeks later, after leaving my history class, I walked to the cafe next to the building where my final class of the day was held.

I had decided to get a cappuccino to help keep me awake for the next hour or so.

When I walked through the door my phone came to life singing Katy Perry’s I kissed a girl letting me know Layla was calling me.

It reminded me of the time Layla was so drunk at a frat party, the next thing we knew she was making out with some chick in the corner.

Needless to say, later on we found out that Layla was bi-sexual, and she didn’t know how to break it to us.

We simply told her she’s still our bitch!

Reaching into my book bag to retrieve my cell, I ran into someone from behind.

I fell flat on my ass and my books came spilling out due to the zipper being open.

The hard body in question turned around with a glare on his face directed at me.

When he didn’t see anyone behind him, he finally looked down towards me but, then his glare turned into a smile.

His smiled got even bigger as he spoke saying we have to stop meeting like this.

Thinking quietly to myself I said "Yeah, I’m the only one who’s always falling flat on their ass!"

With a baritone chuckle, he extended his hand to help me to my feet.

He bent back down to pick up the remaining of my books, the next thing I knew he had my bag in his hand throwing it over his shoulder.  

Mr. Sleeves as I like to call him said his name was Mark Sterling.

What’s your name?

Alina Pappali, but my friends call me Ali.

Well Ali, let's get some coffee.

Mark turned around and went to the register to place his order.

I just stood there looking stupid a moment too long until my brain kicked in and told me to move my feet.

Now standing next to him, he seemed much taller from the last time I remembered.

Placing his order, he turned to me and said she’ll be having a.... I yelled espresso before he could say anything else.

Mark turned back to the barista and said we’ll also have two blueberry scones as well.

Before I could give him my money he already paid for the items.

Surprisingly he took my hand and was leading me back to a side table at the corner. 

Pointing in the direction of the chair I took a seat all the while looking at him quizzically.

I noticed he had a sexy ass smirk on his face.

What’s with the smirk?

He looked shocked by the question and his smile grew even more sexier.

Damn it!

Don’t smile back, don’t smile back!

Next thing I knew I was smiling like a damn idiot!

I was about to open my mouth to say something when he got up suddenly without any warning. 

Turning my head slightly in his direction to see where he was going, only to realize he was heading to the counter to retrieve our food that was ordered.

With his tray in hand every woman in the café tried to get his attention, but his was solely on me.

He sat back in his chair, looked directly in my eyes and said you were saying?

What’s with the smirk?

I find you interesting!

You find me interesting?

You don’t even know me!

Well, I’ll like to get to know you.

I’ve seen you in a couple of classes we have together, I usually sit in the back.

Wait!

We have class together?

Three actually!

Really!

This was a damn shock to me, that just means I needed to start paying more attention in class.

You have English Literature next with Professor Kuman, I sit by the window in the last row.

While you sit in the middle section, I believe with your friends.

Stalker much!

I covered my mouth quickly because sometimes I don’t have a filter and it has been just plain rude for me to point that shit out.

I’m sorry I really don’t have a filter!

Well, those are one of the traits that I find interesting about you.

You speak your mind and that’s rare for me, everyone seems to have an alternative agenda but, you don’t.

I like that about you.

I was blushing so hard my cheeks were turning red. 

So how come you didn’t say anything when I thank you a couple of weeks ago.

No thanks were necessary.

Well, we appreciated it, anyway thanks again. You're welcome!

So, you guys go to that club often?

Yes, our dad owns it. So, the other guys were your brothers then? 

Nodding his head, he continues to tell me that he is the youngest out of the bunch from his father's side.

We were just hanging out that night.

Katy Perry was ringing on my phone again,