See the picture above^. It's Cindy, Jessica and Alex's outfits for the club.

Cindy's P.O.V
I took my time in shower. It's 6pm. I started getting ready. I am wearing a rose gold glittery pink dress with glitter heels. For make up, I used light pink eyeshadows and rose gold pink glitter eyeliner with a flamingo pink lipstick and gloss. I cleared the knots in my hair and left them open without any straightning or curling.

I stepped in my car and went to Bottoms-Up. I got there at sharp 08:00pm and there they were. I waved at the gang. There was crowd so they couldn't see me. I stand on my tiptoes and I waved again. They still haven't seen me. I moved backward waving with both hands and my back bumped with someone. I internally cursed. The last thing I needed is angrying some drunken hooligan outside the club and my friends won't even know if I ever came to the club. I was thinking to apologize but when I glanced back it was someone's back. Actually a giraffee man's broad back. The person was going to turn around but I sprinted away quickly. I calmed down my racing heart and sighed. Someone wolf whistled "Holy fuck Cindy" I looked up and saw Thomas grinning. The others were behind him. Jessica was wearing a black outfit perfect for clubbing. She is always confident about her body. Alex the whore was wearing a red piece of cloth. She is over confident with her body. My dress is glittery and is not so revealing regarding I am not here for a strip show and just for a friends hangout. I don't want to attract any drunken old hags. (she knows if she got in any problem no one's going to help her 😢)

The boys were all wearing casual yet appealing attires. Mark is wearing a white shirt with grey pants. Some of the top buttons of his shirt are left opened and I AM BLUSHING again. "You look hot" Thomas said cheekily. "Yeah today our girls are rocking" Drew said. Jessica giggled and I laughed. Our girls. Jessica is Drew's girl. Am I Mark's? "Yeah." Mark said. "Thank you. By the way, you boys are not any less" I gave them all a onceover. Mark came to me "You look fabulous" he said quietly. "Am I?" I teased and he chuckled "Believe me you are." He took my hand and we all went inside the club.

This club is really nice. It is dim and modern. The party disco lights are giving a hue of pink and purple making it possible to see each others' faces. We went towards the booth. Mark and Drew went to take the drinks while Thomas was talking- no flirting with some other girl we don't know. Alex was clicking selfies. Jessica and I talked a little. The boys arrived with our drinks. We ordered Martini for Drew, Mojito for Thomas , Margarita for Jessica , Daiquiri for the girl Thomas was talking to, Negroni for Alex , Whiskey sour for Mark , Spritz Veneziano for me and 7 tequila shots for all.

(Their drinks starting from Martini to Tequila shots 😉)

After the shots, Thomas and the other girl went away with their drinks and Thomas winked at us. Now, only Drew, Jessica, Alex , Mark and me were left. I might have thought of this as a double date if the fifth wheel i.e Alex was not pawing Mark while laughing. I twirl my glass and gulped the remaining content. "I'm going to dance" I said looking towards Jessica. "I'll come later" replied Jessica sitting on Drew's lap. I hummed and went towards the dance floor. Here I have a date with Mark tomorrow and I don't want to take away his freedom. We are still just friends so I can't scream at Alex for flirting with Mark ; when Mark has no problem with it.

I was dancing for 10 minutes. The club is crowded but thank God there's no smell of sweat. I maintain a distance from strangers and was enjoying myself. I got thirsty. I went towards the bar. "One strawberry Daiquiri please" I ordered the bartender. He gave me the drink and I paid him. I sipped my drink. It was refreshing.

I watched how Alex put her hands on Mark's chest. My fists clenched. I should have ordered something strong. "Excuse me! Give me the most strong drink of yours." I ordered the bartender again. He looked at me questioningly but one glare and he gave me my order. I paid him again and sipped the burning liquid. What is this anyway ? "Is he your boyfriend?" someone asked from the side stool. I turned and faced the stranger. Clearly he was observing me for a while and he must have seen me looking at Mark and Alex. "NO and it's none of your business" I answered the stranger.

He amusely glanced me up and down. He looked at my dress and then at my hair. "You were the one who bumped into me outside the club, weren't you?" He asked. My eyes widened. " Yes but I am sorry," I cleared myself. "It's ok." He replied and I finished my drink, eyes set on the empty glass. "Stop frowning girl. You'll get wrinkles. By the way, I'm Ash. Asher Vaughan" he moved his hand towards me. Kyle .I felt Kyle reaching out to me out of nowhere and it never happens unless I want to talk to him. Is he like a mommy who is trying to warn me about the stranger? But maybe I was feeling lonely that's why I felt Kyle. I shake hands with Ash. "I'm Cindy" His hands were big and soft? He didn't leave my hand. I looked at his hand then at him and scowled. "Cindy....?" He asked. "Wha-" realization hit me that he's asking for my last name. Ah boys and their ways. "Cindy Anderson" I said. He left my hand and nodded.

I looked at Alex and Mark and nonetheless Alex was jumping like a bitch she is, whining and trying to make Mark go to the dance floor with her. Mark sighed and went with her. My brows furrowed. Wtf Mark! Why are you so- My trail of thoughts got broken when Ash asked me something. "Huh?" I asked him. "I said do you want to dance?" He's a stranger right. But isn't what club is for, to enjoy! My subconscious said. Seems like my mind is not in the right state. Kyle wouldn't have agreed like a party pooper he is. The drink was causing it effects and I looked beside me. Finally I felt Kyle connected with me again and I shoot my eyebrows up looking in his direction as if questioning someone. 'What do you say Kyle?' I asked in mind.

I wanted to ask mommy Kyle if I should dance with the stranger. Ash had a surprised and shocked look on his face. Oops. I cursed the drinks internally. I forgot I am not alone. He might be thinking I'm talking to a ghost or acting to decline his offer. "You have Imag-" I interrupted Ash. "No. No. I'm not acting and it's not a ghost." I said and pointed besides me. He looked where I pointed and he seemed like he was eyeing Kyle. Haha. I'm crazy how can he know I have an imaginary friend. He looked at him with distaste. "No. No. Don't you dare give this look to my love" I shake my head and finger in a no sign. He looked annoyed and he looked towards the empty space again. I crossed my arms over my chest. He calmed down and smiled "Let's dance" he said. I looked at Mark n Alex one more time. They were dancing and Alex was throwing herself onto him. I was furious and believe me even I don't like a furious drunk Cindy. I pulled his hand "Let's go"

We went where Alex and Mark were. It wasn't a disco music but not a slow music. Umm. How do I explain this? It's like a modern music with beats to dance on. I and Ash were dancing. "So tell me who you were talking about before when we were at the bar?" Ash asked over the music it wasn't so loud but he moved closer so he can hear me. "Umm...like i thought you were a stranger and I was trying to make you go away-" I am now in my right hand after the pang of jealousy I got seeing Alex n Mark and I'm not going to tell Ash that I'm a lunatic with an imaginary handsome friend and who also happens to be my ideal imaginary boyfriend but he gave me the I know you are making it up now look. I shut up after that. "He is your imaginary friend, isn't he?" He asked with a tone that held confidence. What can I say? I nodded but it struck me "He? Who told you my imaginary friend is a he?" I narrowed my eyes. He looked in trouble looking here and there.

Then he smirked "You see you are a young lady, what would you need a imaginary friend for? Unless...-"
"Unless?" I asked confused
"- to fantasize him and if he's not a he it means it's a she you fantasize. So you don't roll that way" he completed.
My eyes widened from shock. " No.no. It's not a she. It's a he. I'm not a lesb-" I stopped once I saw the mischievous glint in his eyes. I scoffed " You are kidding! And NO mister, I donot fantasize him."

My cheeks must be red both from the drink I had and the embarrassment I'm having. I did fantasize him. But that was just for a kiss practice and it was my first kiss. He chuckled. He moved forward and I inhaled sharply. I just noticed his features. His features are sharp. Blazing icy blue eyes, thin lips, high cheekbones and- "Like what you see" he said amused. "N-nothing" I said and I then saw that he was keeping me away from the other strangers. He used his body to shield me from the drunken bodies and I was thinking he's a pervert. I frowned. I do need to chill out. Not everyone wants to harm me.

A country style fast music came and Ash held one of my hands. "What are you-" I was saying but Ash signaled me to look on our right side then I looked towards Mark who was standing beside a dancing Alex, shooting daggers towards us. Marky seems jealous and angry? I smirked and held Ash's other hand too. We started dancing but I don't even know our dancing style. We are dancing like a half salsa style plus half disco style. And we are grinning like idiots at our own stupidness. "I've never done this before." I said. " Neither do i " Ash replied. We danced and then the music changed. We stopped and decided to go to the bar again for some cocktails.

We were going towards the bar when suddenly Mark came and he was looking down. Confused, I followed his gaze and my eyes widened because I and Ash were stilling holding each others hands. I calmly get my hand out of his hand. It wasn't intentional but maybe Mark was hurt. Mark came forwards pulling my hand "Cindy I think it's late, we should go."Mark said no he ordered still looking at Ash. I frowned, my hand leaving Mark's hand. "Yeah. I get it Mark. I brought my car. If you want to go early..." I looked towards Alex and then continued "You can go". He was looking at me with such intensity. " I'm not leaving you alone in this club with strangers" he said annoyingly looking towards Ash. "But isn't that what you did before when you were dancing with the other girl " Ash said sternly. "Mind your own business." Mark said. The atmosphere is heated now.

"Asher " I said and put my hand on his forearm to stop him from strangling Mark. Then I turned towards Mark. "Ash is not a stranger" Mark looked angry. He never looked at me like that before. "As if one drink with a no one makes him your friend" he said. I can feel anger rising up in me. "I knew him before having that drink." I raise my voice. I don't like to get ordered around or better yet being controlled . I didn't lie. I do know him from before when I bumped into him outside the club. That seemed to shut up Mark.

I turned towards Ash "I'm sorry for the way my friend treated you Ash." I said. "No it's alright. So..cocktails?" Ash asked me. "Maybe next time." I said. Ash nodded and looked towards Mark who was looking down "I'm letting her go this time but there won't be a next time." Ash said. Mark looked up."And if you bring girls in club with you then take the responsibility to bring them home safe. She might be with you" Mark pointed towards Alex then he looked at me and continued "But she can be with anyone. I hope you get it what I mean" Ash completed and Marked looked guilty .

"And what do you mean.." Alex asked Ash in a seductive tone. Ash smiled "I meant that sluts can be with Mark but Cindy Anderson, here possesses the power to be with anyone." Ash said with the same smile. Alex tried to look innocent "Huh?". Ash looked at me tiredly. "Ahh. Don't worry it's a combination of slutness and stupidity" I said with sarcasm dripping from my tone. "Oh. So you are the only Beauty with brains here. Yet Fools like to spend time with fools like them." Ash taunted Mark. I suppressed my laugh but Mark was quiet. Might be guilty. I bid Ash goodbye and thanked him for defending me. "No worries. We are friends right" Ash said. "Are we?" I teased. Ash pouted. I giggled "Okay we are". Ash smiled.

After that I bid bye to my friends also. I went outside the club and into the parking. "Cindy" I turned around and there was Mark. Alone. I hummed. "I'm sorry if you got hurt. But I didn't do anything intentionally. Drew and Jessica were busy. Alex wanted to dance and you said you were going to the dance floor too. I agreed but you weren't there. I saw you at the bar with that guy Ash and then you were dancing with him" Mark frowned.

I sighed. "But before I went away from the booth you and Alex were busy just like Drew and Jessica. I felt out of place that's why I went away. Don't you remember her pawing at your arms when you were laughing" I rolled my eyes. Mark looked at me with an apologetic look "You know how Alex can be sometimes. I'm sorry" Mark said and hold both my hands. I felt bad for him. "It's okay Mark. Just try to keep her in her limits. You know how far she can go sometimes" I said in his words. You can't blame me man . Not that I mind . Sometimes being a badass has its perks sometimes . In my words 'Be a bad bitch with grace' .

"So we are okay?" Mark asked hopefully. "We're good" I smiled. "Then be ready at 6pm tomorrow for our date" Mark said. I want to give us a chance. I nodded "What are we doing tomorrow? You know I have to dress accordingly..."Mark looked in thought "We are having dinner.... You dress according to a dinner date. Also pack some comfortable clothes for other plans. And your other stuff for a night out." Mark scratched his neck and smiled sheepishly. I got excited ."I look forward to it" I smiled widely.

I said bye to Mark. Then I went home in my car. I was sad but I'm happy now. 'Kyle?' I felt him. 'Mark is a good guy, right?' I linked him. He was in denial. 'You are just jealous of him, aren't you?' I linked and smiled. 'No' Kyle said. I still felt like he was jealous. 'Then are you jealous about Ash' I linked him. I think Ash just looks careless. He shows like he don't care but he is a softie inside. He defended me, insulted Alex and lectured Mark. I got a feel from Kyle like he don't want to talk about Ash. I shrugged. Ash knows Kyle is my imaginary friend. He's the first person other than mom to know about Kyle....

What do you think about Ash?
And Mark n Alex?
Cindy's gonna have a date tomorrow...... ( My baby's all big now , ready to leave the nest Mama sparrow made for her *sniffles* . Sorry I'm being dramatic . I can't help it 😂😅)