I started screaming at him as loudly as I could.

"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING? WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME? I DEMAND THAT YOU STOP THE CAR RIGHT NOW. I WILL HAVE YOU AND YOUR ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED FOR KIDNAPPING. STOP THE CAR RIGHT THIS SECOND!"

"Calm down, Princess. We'll drop you at home when I'm done talking."

"Why couldn't you talk when we were in detention, you asshole?"

"Because I didn't think you would be as open to what I had to say. Plus it's a bonus for me to see you lose your mind like that."

That evil little son of a bitch.

"What do you have to say for yourself, Siam?" I ask, a plan formulating in my mind.

"You see, I need a favour. We can resume the war after. I have to perform at a small club next weekend. My female singing partner decided now would be a good time to break up with me. The manager said that unless I find another chick to replace her, I can't perform. As you're the only girl in that school with a semi-decent voice, I have decided that you will be her replacement."

Oh my soul, how big is this douchebag's ego?

"And if I say no?"

"We keep driving until you say yes. Or until my patience runs out and I abandon you on the side of the freeway."

I look out the window and note that we are three blocks from my house. Not a moment to lose then.

Now or never, Jay.

I lean over and plant my lips on Drew's. He seems shocked but doesn't break the kiss. I inch onto his lap and with one hand feel for the car door handle. I wait for Drew's friend to slow the car at a stop sign.

3....2...1....NOW!

I fling open the door and throw my weight out. I roll to soften the blow as Drew and his mate pull away. Before they have time to stop, I get up and run.

Why the hell did he think that would work?

☆☆☆

I run faster to my front door and unlock the door with rushed hands. Once inside I message Scarlett: omg! Meet in 5 at the park by Ivory Street. 😱

Please reply! Come on, Scarlett.

She replies and when I see her approach, I run and hug her. It only takes me five minutes to relay the events to her. And all while enjoying a smoke.

"Wow! Just wow! So what's your plan of action?"

"Revenge. Pure and simple."

"What did you have in mind?"

"I had a few ideas but I think I've found the best one."

"So what do you need me to do and what size bodybag do you need?"

"Attagirl!"