CHAPTER 6

Miranda

After a delectabledinner at Shaye’s in Beverly Hills, Kevin, Jessica and I arrive on the notorious occasion. The meals on the upscale restaurant was irreproachable. On my former waitress’ wage, even after factoring within the financial savings from not having to pay hire, it will nonetheless be inconceivable for me to take pleasure in a meal that may set me again 300 {dollars}. That’s practically my grocery invoice for the month. There’s no means I’d drop that form of cash in a single night time. However Kevin is on the high of his sport. Increasingly more administrators are prepared to rent him with out questioning his hefty charges. He’s notably enthusiastic about tonight as a result of he’ll be hobnobbing with many administrators he’s wished to work with for a very long time, however he’s by no means had the chance to satisfy in particular person. One of many actors he skilled not too long ago for a very demanding function in a blockbuster film promised to open doorways for him. Fueled by the prospect of a good larger profession than he’s already having fun with now, my greatest good friend’s boyfriend handled each Jessica and me to a five-star feast. Truthfully, I’ve by no means tasted something this wonderful and I’m fairly certain it’ll be up there on my record of unforgettable meals for a really very long time.

“Is that this the situation of the occasion?” I flip and ask Kevin.

“Looks like it,” he solutions, looking the window. “That’s the deal with on the invitation.”

“That is it,” the motive force of the limo says. “Plenty of our guys have been driving forwards and backwards to this place all night time.”

“All proper. Thanks. We’re right here, then,” Kevin says. I nod, excited.

The driving force crawls slowly up a hill behind a parade of different stretch limos till we attain the entrance of a constructing that appears deserted. It’s tucked away in part of town I’ve by no means been to. Truthfully, have been it not for the entire sophisticated-looking folks getting out of automobiles round us, I’d be fearful.

As soon as Kevin pulls Jessica out, he extends his hand to assist me out. “Oops,” I snort, falling again on the backseat. Between the 2 bottles of award-winning wine we shared on the restaurant and the free-flowing champagne within the limo, I’m barely tipsy.

“Let’s attempt that once more, Miranda. And this time you’re purported to work with me.” Kevin chuckles. “Or would you like it if I yanked you over my shoulder and carried you inside as should you have been my prize for the night?”

“You wouldn’t dare,” I say, freaked out at the concept that Kevin would embarrass me that means.

“What different selection do I’ve? In case you can’t stroll I’m not going to depart you on this limo. If I do, your greatest good friend over there’ll by no means forgive me.”

“And it. No man, or lady, left behind, bear in mind?” Jessica says with out peeling her eyes away from her telephone.

“Sweetheart, that holds a particular which means for the Marines. I’m a former US Navy SEAL. Not. The. Similar. Factor.”

“I can’t imagine I all the time get these two confused.”

“I’m so sorry, Kevin. I’m such a light-weight on the subject of booze,” I confess.

“Honey, don’t fear. We’ll dance it off very quickly,” Jessica chimes in. “Come on, let’s go, the 2 of you. I can already hear the DJ enjoying a few of my favourite songs.”

Kevin tries another time to get me out of the automotive. When my ft are firmly on the bottom, I try to take a step ahead, however falter.

“You’re okay?” Kevin asks, involved.

“I feel so.” I nod. “These excessive heels might look good, however they’re torturous once you’ve had a bit an excessive amount of to drink.”

“I’ll take your phrase for it.” He smiles.

Kevin holds my hand to assist me stroll steadily, and all three of us comply with a pair dressed to kill who’re making their technique to the spectacular door in entrance of us the place a really tall bald man awaits. Each the girl and the person flash a pink neon wristband and the bouncer lets them in with out asking any questions. When it’s our flip, the person raises a hand and stops us. “Can I see your wristbands, please?”

“We don’t have one but. We simply acquired right here,” Kevin solutions.

“This entrance is closed for visitors attending the after-party. You’re going to need to undergo these gates and comply with the cobblestone pathway that leads you to the facet glass doorways. Somebody can be there to greet you.”

All three of us look within the path the bouncer is pointing.

“It’s simple to search out, I presume?” Kevin inquires.

“You’ll be able to’t miss it.”

“Thanks, man,” Kevin says earlier than turning his consideration to us. “Comply with me, women. All of the cool and hip folks undergo the facet entrance.” He winks.

Each Jessica and I snort as we wobble by way of the gardens. I take just a few steps and practically journey. I’ve to regular myself to keep away from touchdown flat on my face. Rattling, cobblestones and excessive heels don’t combine. After I search for, Kevin and Jess have distanced themselves from me and I’ve to hurry to affix them. I determine to run on the balls of my ft to keep away from getting my heels caught in one of many stones. Fortunate for us, there’s solely a really brief line after we get to the glass doorways.

“Good night, my title is Lana.” Yikes, that’s means an excessive amount of collagen on these lips. “Welcome to the—” The tall Amazon with a blue bob and vivid pink swollen pout is interrupted by a voice coming from behind her. A tall man walks straight as much as Kevin, grabs his hand and shakes it emphatically.

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