See previous parts for disclaimers.
***
I looked at the clock. Eleven thirty. I still had 2 and a half hours to go. Damn. I'm glad there are not many people left.
I turned my head towards the counter and there she was, smiling shyly at me. God, she's so beautiful. And it looks like she doesn't even know it herself. That's even better. I put on my most charming smile and I go over to her.
"Hey you." I tell her. Man, how much I'd like to sweep her off her feet. I don't think she would mind either.
She smiles back. "Hey. I just wanted to thank you again for the Lemon drinks just now. It was really nice of you."
"Ah, well, it was the least I could do." Though I can think of a few other things. I quickly change the subject before I actually do sweep her off her feet right then and there. "So, you're here for another round?"
"Ehm yeah, four of the same." she says. I turn around and grab the bottle as I place some glasses on the counter. They're quickly filled with the liquor. I fill another one and give it to her. "Here. On the house." I say as I grab on as well. She smiles at me.
"Are you trying to get me drunk?" she asks playfully.
"Do you want me to?" I retort.
She doesn't answer me, but instead she throws the drink down. Placing the glass back on the counter she smiles again. "Maybe." she then says.
God, you're gorgeous. I slam another drink down myself. From the corner of my eye I can see Nicki giving me a look again but I really don't care.
Suddenly I hear a voice that I am not at all happy about to hear.
"Well, well, Katie Singer."
You have got to be kidding me.
I turn my head towards the voice. "Laura." I say coldly. I'm staring at a young, pretty woman, tall, dark hair that reaches her shoulders and an outfit that reveals a lot.
I see Jessie looking puzzled from this sudden change of atmosphere. Shit, this is so not happening.
"So, how've you been?" she asks, not able to hide the sarcastic undertone in her voice.
"That's none of your business." I tell her as I look her straight in the eye, to let her know I'm not intimidated by her.
She let's out a fake laugh. "Why, now that's how you greet me?" she asks innocently.
"Did you expect anything else?" I retort.
She smiled wickedly. "Ah well, you had it coming."
I have to stop myself from laughing. *I* had it coming? Who the hell does she think she is? She's the one that cheated on me for crying out loud!
"And what the hell is that supposed to mean?" I demand angrily.
She looks at me as if that were obvious. "Ah Katie, come on. I mean, you were bound to hit the wall one day. I mean, you're really not all that. I'm just the one that, well, showed you." Her eyes narrow as she said it and I know she's loving this moment.
"And so you go around sleeping with other people?" I ask her incredulously.
Jessie chooses this moment to interfere. I can tell she's not at all comfortable with this situation. "Maybe I should ehm, let you talk or something." she says, pointing her finger in the direction of her table.
I'm about to answer her when I suddenly see Laura turn her head towards Jessie and I see her looking at her like she noticed her for the first time. She looks surprised at first, but then a smile appears on her face.
"No, sweety. This will only take a minute. I'll buy you a drink if you stay." she says sweetly.
Oh, no you're not. You are not cheating on me first and then steal this one away from me.
"What? You're unbelievable." I say, not being able to come up with anything better because of my rage.
Luckily, Jessie has a mouth as well.
"Think I'll pass." she says with a fake smile towards Laura. She then looks towards me as if to assure me she has no interest in this crazy woman whatsoever. It calms me down a bit and a small smile comes across on my face. Of course Laura notices the little exchange.
Her face turns into yet another evil grin as her gaze flashes back and forth between Jessie and me. "Well, Katie, I see you've found yourself a new toy."
***
"Hey!" I reply, defending myself.
Ok, now I don't have to take that. I don't know how the hell I ended up right in the middle of this and what happened with Katie and this Laura- girl is really none of my business but she doesn't have to insult me for it.
"Yeah, hey!" Katie says angrily. "You leave her out of this." She climbs over the bar in no time and she is quickly standing next to me. Her presence makes me feel safe, although I know I can handle myself quite well.
"What? Did I step on some toes here? You're not her toy? Is it the other way around?" she asks challenging us both. I could feel Katie getting really angry and I must say, I'm right up there with her.
"Shut up, Laura. Get the hell out of here." Katie hissed dangerously.
Laura shakes her head. "Nah, I'm having way too much fun. Besides," she steps closer to me and tucks at my shirt, "I haven't convinced this one here to take that drink from me."
I quickly step back, slapping her hand away. "Don't touch me." I said warningly. Who the hell does this girl think she is?
Her smile disappears from her face instantly. "Did you just hit me?" she asks with narrow eyes.
"Yeah I did, and I'll do it again if you touch me again." I warn her.
Laura smirked. "Well you don't look like you can do much harm, now do you?"
Now what happened next all went really fast. Laura stepped towards me, raising her arm, I don't even know what she was going to do, but I know I didn't want to find out. Apparently, Katie didn't either, and she stepped right in front of me, giving Laura a push backwards telling her to back off. It was a soft push, not hurting her, just delivering a message.
Unfortunately, it had the opposite affect, because instead of backing off, Laura, who was now really pissed, launched herself at Katie. For just an instant I was just startled, but quickly regained myself. I'm not exactly the trouble-maker, but I know what to do in situations like this. I grabbed Laura from behind and pulled her off at Katie. Laura quickly turned around towards me and tried to hit me but I ducked her arm. She still had enough forward motion so I used it, and tripped her over with my feet, half- catching her, but making sure she was firmly on the ground. The whole thing took about six seconds.
I stepped back and looked at Katie to make sure she was alright. Her eyes were wide with shock and surprise as she saw Laura on the floor of the club. Then her eyes turned towards me and grin came across her face.
Laura on the other hand, was not at all pleased. "What the fuck?" she exclaimed, clearly as surprised as Katie was. On top of that, she was totally embarrassed, which pleased me to no end. She looked at me kind of intimidated and I could tell she was debating whether it was safe or not for her to get back on her feet. It was pretty obvious she had no intentions of causing any more trouble.
Katie took a few steps forward and came to a halt next to me. She had a wicked grin on her face.
"Now she did warn you not to touch her again." she said casually, trying really hard not to laugh.
I smiled at Katie, and then turned my attention back to Laura, daring her to try anything else.
"Jess, you alright? What happened?" Grace and the girls suddenly appeared at the scene. Their faces showed worry, as they witnessed the whole struggle from across the room.
I nodded. "Yes, I'm ok."
"What the hell is going on here?" Nicki showed up. "No fighting in my club."
Laura got to her feet and mumbled something. She then took off and headed for the door. I have to say I wasn't sorry to see her leave.
"She was harassing a costumer." Katie explained, pointing at the fleeing Laura, and then at me.
Nicki looked at the door Laura had just disappeared through, then at me. "Really?" she asked incredulously.
She turned to face Katie. "As a matter of fact I was looking at the whole thing, and I do recall seeing you push her first."
"She was harassing Jessie, I couldn't do nothing." Katie defended herself.
I felt like I had to defend Katie as well. I mean, Katie did try to help me and Laura was being a total bitch. "She was, you know. Katie didn't do anything wrong."
Nicki had a wicked glare across her face. It was pretty obvious she didn't like Katie for whatever reason she might have had and she seemed to have found the perfect opportunity to get rid of her.
"Katie, I can't have an employee of mine starting fights in my club." she said.
"I didn't start the fight." Katie exclaimed.
Nicki quickly turned her head towards me. "Or bring friends that knock out my other costumers."
"What?" Is this woman for real? What is her problem? "I'm sorry, but that other girl really was the cause of all this. We were just defending ourselves." I said angrily.
"I don't recall seeing her knocking you on your ass." she said.
"She attacked Katie! I should've just let her?" I called out.
Nicki shifted her gaze to Katie. "Maybe she had reason to."
Katie's mouth fell open. She'd had enough. "What? You fucking bitch. What is your problem with me? You've been on my case from day one. What did I ever do to you?" she yelled.
Of course this was all Nicki needed. Her eyes were narrow. "Get out. You're fired. You don't talk to me like that." she said in an enraged voice.
Katie let out a burst of laughter. "No need to fire me. I quit! You're crazy." Katie angrily walked to the other side of the bar to grab her coat.
I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. How could someone be so mean? Nicki was still looking at Katie and I swear she had a little smile on her face. I stepped in front of her, blocking her view. "This is so unfair. How can you do this?" I asked her. "I was the one that knocked her on her ass, not Katie."
"I don't have to explain myself to you." she said, looking at me arrogantly. "And yes, you were the one that knocked her on her ass. You get out as well. I don't want any trouble makers in my club."
I chuckled at the stupidity of the situation. "I'd be glad to." Just then Katie came back.
She shot an evil glare at Nicki and then turned towards me. "I am so out of here."
I nodded. "I'm with you." I said.
During the whole conversation, Grace, Michelle and Susanna were just standing there, not getting any of it, but understanding the lack of justice displayed. Michelle was the first to react when she turned around and headed for the table we'd been sitting at. She quickly returned with our coats. Of course they were leaving as well. If I got my ass thrown out of a club, they'd all go with me. All five of us headed out the door.
***
I looked at the clock. Eleven thirty. I still had 2 and a half hours to go. Damn. I'm glad there are not many people left.
I turned my head towards the counter and there she was, smiling shyly at me. God, she's so beautiful. And it looks like she doesn't even know it herself. That's even better. I put on my most charming smile and I go over to her.
"Hey you." I tell her. Man, how much I'd like to sweep her off her feet. I don't think she would mind either.
She smiles back. "Hey. I just wanted to thank you again for the Lemon drinks just now. It was really nice of you."
"Ah, well, it was the least I could do." Though I can think of a few other things. I quickly change the subject before I actually do sweep her off her feet right then and there. "So, you're here for another round?"
"Ehm yeah, four of the same." she says. I turn around and grab the bottle as I place some glasses on the counter. They're quickly filled with the liquor. I fill another one and give it to her. "Here. On the house." I say as I grab on as well. She smiles at me.
"Are you trying to get me drunk?" she asks playfully.
"Do you want me to?" I retort.
She doesn't answer me, but instead she throws the drink down. Placing the glass back on the counter she smiles again. "Maybe." she then says.
God, you're gorgeous. I slam another drink down myself. From the corner of my eye I can see Nicki giving me a look again but I really don't care.
Suddenly I hear a voice that I am not at all happy about to hear.
"Well, well, Katie Singer."
You have got to be kidding me.
I turn my head towards the voice. "Laura." I say coldly. I'm staring at a young, pretty woman, tall, dark hair that reaches her shoulders and an outfit that reveals a lot.
I see Jessie looking puzzled from this sudden change of atmosphere. Shit, this is so not happening.
"So, how've you been?" she asks, not able to hide the sarcastic undertone in her voice.
"That's none of your business." I tell her as I look her straight in the eye, to let her know I'm not intimidated by her.
She let's out a fake laugh. "Why, now that's how you greet me?" she asks innocently.
"Did you expect anything else?" I retort.
She smiled wickedly. "Ah well, you had it coming."
I have to stop myself from laughing. *I* had it coming? Who the hell does she think she is? She's the one that cheated on me for crying out loud!
"And what the hell is that supposed to mean?" I demand angrily.
She looks at me as if that were obvious. "Ah Katie, come on. I mean, you were bound to hit the wall one day. I mean, you're really not all that. I'm just the one that, well, showed you." Her eyes narrow as she said it and I know she's loving this moment.
"And so you go around sleeping with other people?" I ask her incredulously.
Jessie chooses this moment to interfere. I can tell she's not at all comfortable with this situation. "Maybe I should ehm, let you talk or something." she says, pointing her finger in the direction of her table.
I'm about to answer her when I suddenly see Laura turn her head towards Jessie and I see her looking at her like she noticed her for the first time. She looks surprised at first, but then a smile appears on her face.
"No, sweety. This will only take a minute. I'll buy you a drink if you stay." she says sweetly.
Oh, no you're not. You are not cheating on me first and then steal this one away from me.
"What? You're unbelievable." I say, not being able to come up with anything better because of my rage.
Luckily, Jessie has a mouth as well.
"Think I'll pass." she says with a fake smile towards Laura. She then looks towards me as if to assure me she has no interest in this crazy woman whatsoever. It calms me down a bit and a small smile comes across on my face. Of course Laura notices the little exchange.
Her face turns into yet another evil grin as her gaze flashes back and forth between Jessie and me. "Well, Katie, I see you've found yourself a new toy."
***
"Hey!" I reply, defending myself.
Ok, now I don't have to take that. I don't know how the hell I ended up right in the middle of this and what happened with Katie and this Laura- girl is really none of my business but she doesn't have to insult me for it.
"Yeah, hey!" Katie says angrily. "You leave her out of this." She climbs over the bar in no time and she is quickly standing next to me. Her presence makes me feel safe, although I know I can handle myself quite well.
"What? Did I step on some toes here? You're not her toy? Is it the other way around?" she asks challenging us both. I could feel Katie getting really angry and I must say, I'm right up there with her.
"Shut up, Laura. Get the hell out of here." Katie hissed dangerously.
Laura shakes her head. "Nah, I'm having way too much fun. Besides," she steps closer to me and tucks at my shirt, "I haven't convinced this one here to take that drink from me."
I quickly step back, slapping her hand away. "Don't touch me." I said warningly. Who the hell does this girl think she is?
Her smile disappears from her face instantly. "Did you just hit me?" she asks with narrow eyes.
"Yeah I did, and I'll do it again if you touch me again." I warn her.
Laura smirked. "Well you don't look like you can do much harm, now do you?"
Now what happened next all went really fast. Laura stepped towards me, raising her arm, I don't even know what she was going to do, but I know I didn't want to find out. Apparently, Katie didn't either, and she stepped right in front of me, giving Laura a push backwards telling her to back off. It was a soft push, not hurting her, just delivering a message.
Unfortunately, it had the opposite affect, because instead of backing off, Laura, who was now really pissed, launched herself at Katie. For just an instant I was just startled, but quickly regained myself. I'm not exactly the trouble-maker, but I know what to do in situations like this. I grabbed Laura from behind and pulled her off at Katie. Laura quickly turned around towards me and tried to hit me but I ducked her arm. She still had enough forward motion so I used it, and tripped her over with my feet, half- catching her, but making sure she was firmly on the ground. The whole thing took about six seconds.
I stepped back and looked at Katie to make sure she was alright. Her eyes were wide with shock and surprise as she saw Laura on the floor of the club. Then her eyes turned towards me and grin came across her face.
Laura on the other hand, was not at all pleased. "What the fuck?" she exclaimed, clearly as surprised as Katie was. On top of that, she was totally embarrassed, which pleased me to no end. She looked at me kind of intimidated and I could tell she was debating whether it was safe or not for her to get back on her feet. It was pretty obvious she had no intentions of causing any more trouble.
Katie took a few steps forward and came to a halt next to me. She had a wicked grin on her face.
"Now she did warn you not to touch her again." she said casually, trying really hard not to laugh.
I smiled at Katie, and then turned my attention back to Laura, daring her to try anything else.
"Jess, you alright? What happened?" Grace and the girls suddenly appeared at the scene. Their faces showed worry, as they witnessed the whole struggle from across the room.
I nodded. "Yes, I'm ok."
"What the hell is going on here?" Nicki showed up. "No fighting in my club."
Laura got to her feet and mumbled something. She then took off and headed for the door. I have to say I wasn't sorry to see her leave.
"She was harassing a costumer." Katie explained, pointing at the fleeing Laura, and then at me.
Nicki looked at the door Laura had just disappeared through, then at me. "Really?" she asked incredulously.
She turned to face Katie. "As a matter of fact I was looking at the whole thing, and I do recall seeing you push her first."
"She was harassing Jessie, I couldn't do nothing." Katie defended herself.
I felt like I had to defend Katie as well. I mean, Katie did try to help me and Laura was being a total bitch. "She was, you know. Katie didn't do anything wrong."
Nicki had a wicked glare across her face. It was pretty obvious she didn't like Katie for whatever reason she might have had and she seemed to have found the perfect opportunity to get rid of her.
"Katie, I can't have an employee of mine starting fights in my club." she said.
"I didn't start the fight." Katie exclaimed.
Nicki quickly turned her head towards me. "Or bring friends that knock out my other costumers."
"What?" Is this woman for real? What is her problem? "I'm sorry, but that other girl really was the cause of all this. We were just defending ourselves." I said angrily.
"I don't recall seeing her knocking you on your ass." she said.
"She attacked Katie! I should've just let her?" I called out.
Nicki shifted her gaze to Katie. "Maybe she had reason to."
Katie's mouth fell open. She'd had enough. "What? You fucking bitch. What is your problem with me? You've been on my case from day one. What did I ever do to you?" she yelled.
Of course this was all Nicki needed. Her eyes were narrow. "Get out. You're fired. You don't talk to me like that." she said in an enraged voice.
Katie let out a burst of laughter. "No need to fire me. I quit! You're crazy." Katie angrily walked to the other side of the bar to grab her coat.
I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. How could someone be so mean? Nicki was still looking at Katie and I swear she had a little smile on her face. I stepped in front of her, blocking her view. "This is so unfair. How can you do this?" I asked her. "I was the one that knocked her on her ass, not Katie."
"I don't have to explain myself to you." she said, looking at me arrogantly. "And yes, you were the one that knocked her on her ass. You get out as well. I don't want any trouble makers in my club."
I chuckled at the stupidity of the situation. "I'd be glad to." Just then Katie came back.
She shot an evil glare at Nicki and then turned towards me. "I am so out of here."
I nodded. "I'm with you." I said.
During the whole conversation, Grace, Michelle and Susanna were just standing there, not getting any of it, but understanding the lack of justice displayed. Michelle was the first to react when she turned around and headed for the table we'd been sitting at. She quickly returned with our coats. Of course they were leaving as well. If I got my ass thrown out of a club, they'd all go with me. All five of us headed out the door.