Chapter 4

Later on that night Emily and Nigel were sitting in a bar. Andy had eventually found her self at some trendy place, no doubt chosen by Nigel, where the music was loud and the drinks were expensive.

"Six you look lost" Nigel said passing a cocktail to Andy as she sat down.

"I'm a FOUR and does this music have to be so loud?" said Andy taking her drink

"Honestly Andy how old are you!? This is what people who don't have jobs like me and you are meant to do on a Friday." Emily replied and drained the remains of her glass. "Anyway come on your playing catch up, those three are yours" Emily said pointing to the three other cocktail glasses on the table.

"And it's your round so cough up" said Nigel standing.

'This will not end well' Andy thought reaching for her purse and handed the money to Nigel. 'But what the hell' with that thought Andy downed the green coloured liquid from her glass and placed the umbrella in her hair. "Helps me keep count..." she said winking as Emily stared at her.

Andy had intended to get very drunk tonight and was starting to get that nice numb feeling in her head as the number of umbrellas in her hair steadily increased. She had dropped 'The Book' off in record time and only felt a bit disappointed that Miranda was not wandering around the area like she is some Friday nights.

'Stop thinking about her now Andy Sachs and have another drink, this will be a great night.'

"Right then Andy, It's your turn." Said Nigel grinning

"What I just bought drinks…and what were they by the way?" Andy replied sipping down the last of her purple coloured cocktail.

"Purple Rain I think that was and I wasn't talking about drinks we need a game think of one Emily's suggestions were awful." Emily sniffed at this comment accidently inhaling some of the purple liquid.

Laughing loudly Andy stood up and grabbed her cigarettes out of her bag. "We shall discuss that when I come back and you have bought more alcohol"

"I didn't know you smoked Andy…." Said Nigel. At this Emily laughed and replied "hang on let me get this right" Emily looked at Nigel "She only smokes when she's drinking or stressing out. Is that it?"

"Yes that's right drinking and stressed out what's wrong with that?" Andy replied looking slightly harassed

"You work for Miranda Priestly, so exactly when are you not stressed out or drinking?" Nigel asked struggling to keep a straight face.

"Sundays!" Andy replied turning to go outside and smoke leaving the laughter of Emily and Nigel behind.

As she stepped outside the fresh air hit her like a whiskey shot. Lighting up her cigarette Andy leaned against the wall, forgetting about how much her top was worth. So far the evening was going well but by Nigel's standards the night was only just beginning.

Inhaling on her cigarette and tilting her head back Andy thought back to the dream she had had at her desk earlier on.

'This has gone on too long girl. Either get over it or do something about it' Andy laughed out loud at the thought of what exactly she would like to do about it. She finished her cigarette and decided any thoughts about Miranda this evening had to stop. 'Did we not try that earlier?' asked the persistent voice in her head, with that Andy walked into the bar to be greeted by a table full of shots.

"Are you trying to give me alcohol poisoning?" Andy laughed as she sat back down

"Be prepared sweetie you are gonna need these" Nigel looked suspicious, "the game is Truth or Drink" Andy and Emily simply raised an eyebrow each.

"Someone asks you a question and if you do not want to answer you have to take one of these" Nigel pointed to the shots. "I have also purchased these to drink as we go" at this point a waiter appeared with a tray of more purple coloured cocktails.

"You are definitely trying to kill me" said Emily putting her head on the table

"Let the games begin my friends" said Nigel looking far too happy for Andy's liking.

From that moment on the night began to get a bit hazy. Questions were asked and mostly answered.

"Okay okay okay…. Emily. The most public place you've ever had sex please!" asked Nigel.

"Not answering" said Emily picking up a shot, pulling a face as she downed the contents.

"You are a disappointment Emily. Okay then, ask Andy something." Andy decided that going out with Nigel was not for the light hearted and also realised why she never seemed to remember going out with him.

"Your phone is ringing" Emily nudged Andy who seemed to be staring into space.

"Hmmm? Oh shit my phone" at this Emily and Nigel shared a look that could only be described as calculating.

"Hello….Lilly is that you?" Andy put her finger in her ear to try and hear the person on the other end of the phone. Emily and Nigel looked on as Andy's facial expressions changed from confused to very displeased. Suddenly the phone was slammed down on the table "Screw her….what!?" Andy hadn't meant to shout that out loud and now noticed the two people staring at her.

"Lily? What did she want?" asked Emily

"hmm the usual I am an awful friend and not to bother calling her back until I get my priorities sorted out." Andy replied and took a large mouthful of her drink.

"In other words Six you are in demand and flower doesn't like you playing with the evil Runway boys and girls." Andy had to laugh at Nigel's assessment.

"You are not far off" replied Andy feeling annoyed that Lily chose the one night she gets to kick back and relax to have a go at her.

"Let me text her" said Nigel grabbing the mobile phone. "No way! You have no idea how to work that now give it here before you phone someone by accident. Now then dazzle me with your question choice Em." Andy said whilst drunkenly discarding the phone in the table next to her.

"Right… You have to choose one of these people or drink a shot." Andy felt the explanation by Emily was more for her benefit as her words were becoming slurred. "If you had to sleep with Irv or Miranda… who would you choose!" Emily finally asked looking quite proud of her self.

"God that is too easy, Miranda hands down." Andy realised too late that she had answered the question far too easily. Nigel of course picked up the mistake straight away.

"Whoa easy Six, I think someone has a bit of a crush on the Boss lady."

"Nigel don't be absurd…" Emily said laughing

"Don't be too sure Em, look at her. My my, are you blushing Andy?" Nigel had a look of absolute glee.

"Oh gods… leave me alone" Andy mumbled putting her head on the table.

"Honey, Miranda Priestly would eat you for breakfast"

"Maybe I would like that Nigel…" Andy couldn't help her self, the alcohol now taking over.

"Oh you have issues Andy Sachs" Emily said laughing

"I know I know" Any groaned "It's not as if I would do anything about it. I just enjoy having something nice to look at in the office!" Andy realised she had revealed too much and placed her head back on the table. She glanced over at her phone only to discover the screen was somehow showing her she was on the phone to Miranda Priestly.