My heart was beating loudly. But only I could hear it, because much louder beating was audible from four speakers hanging from each wall of this bar.
Red, blue, yellow, green lighting- is that what they call a disco light? I don't know.
Flynn was here too. He's standing on the other side of platform.

On the wall behind Flynn, there was a huge, really huge, cupboard filled with bottles of every shape, size and colour.
Why did I come here?
I hate Ren. She knew I'll back out, so she sent Flynn to escort me here.

Basically, this is one place, I had never imagined myself to be at.

Nick came in first, wearing a loose grey T shirt with a hippie sketch printed on it and light blue jeans and dark blue sneakers.
He had a white wrist watch which caught my attention. That thing looked great!
He came and gave me a high five.
Then he went behind the platform, shook hands with Flynn and opened the cupboard.

He took out three bottles after thinking for a long time and discussed something with Flynn.

Next to enter was Killer.
He was.. Well.. Killing it.
A white round neck T-shirt with a tiger printed over left side of the chest in red, covering the shoulder and left sleeve, a black denim combined with dark blue converse with that white star printed below the ankle.

I looked at him from top to bottom while he came and started talking to Flynn and Nick.
He turned to look at me.
I gave him a nod and he nodded back.

Then entered the queen.
Ren is a mess, a hot mess (a term my colleagues used to compliment the girls basketball team with)
Wearing a mustard color maxi dress touching the ground, highlighting all her curves, with hair let open, falling on her shoulders, she entered like a celebrity, on the beats of 'Dont believe me just watch' being played on the speakers.
She came and kissed on my cheeks, while I sat frozen.

She was not wearing any makeup, yet she looked so beautiful.
She went and gave a light tap on both Killer and Nick's heads. Nick blew a whistle looking at her, making us all laugh.

"The ladies have no drink in their hands. That's bad on our part." Killer told Flynn, in an ashamed tone.
Oh? Chivalry?
He's the last person on earth I expect that from.

Flynn got us both different colored mocktails in a tray.
I picked up one and sniffed it.
Nick laughed loudly "Ladies are offered alcohol only if they want. You can trust us with it."

I took a sip with narrow eyes and was sure that he wasn't lying.
I took another sip when Killer spoke "You remember how we drugged that woman..."
I looked at them with wide eyes now.

They all tried to stay serious but then burst into laughter.
Killer! Ass!

"So what have you guys got for us today?" Killer turned back to Nick and Flynn.
Okay.. So these two choose the drinks. I see.

Nick said some names with some numbers that I'm assuming represents an year, which was totally out of my knowledge.
Ren and Killer looked impressed.

I still couldn't believe my eyes, this was happening.
These guys, who train three batches of cadets, cruelly, get grilled one day or the other for some reason, fight among themselves and solve their issues in most impractical ways, these people are about to party like teens in a club!
What's going on!

All three of them had a beer mug in their hands. They were getting it refilled, when Ren noticed my silence.
"Where are you lost, my pie?"
I smiled "You guys wear colorful clothes..."
All four of them burst into loud laughter again.

"Did you mix anything in it?" Nick asked me laughing.
I smiled back.
"Why don't you mix something nice?"
Nick got up with a huge smile on his face, took my glass and went behind the platform. He didn't let me see what he added.
Then he came back and handed me over the glass. "I'm honoured, ma'am".
And he sat next to me after that.

Can you believe these people are actually celebrating Uncle's absence?

"So who's next?" Nick asked.
"This flamingo!" Ren pointed at Killer.

Killer did a face palm and said "I hoped you'd forget. Fine. Let it rain."
Nick smiled like a devil.
"Think twice before you decide today. I've got the best shock for you!"

Killer looked at him, suspicious.
"Fine, bring it on!"

"How did Dad find your location? That too after so many days of the mission getting officially over?" Nick asked.
Killer pressed his lips, followed by "I'll take a shot for this one."

"You'll regret it brother. Flynn, let's show some magic!"
And he walked to the platform.
I saw one vodka shot being filled with tequila.

Killer raised his eyebrows "I hope that's all the magic you have."
Then Nick brought a lighter to the shot and set it on fire!
"Holy cr..!" Ren swore.. Well almost swore.

"That's what you call a flaming tequila shot! Pick it up brother!" Killer took that fire in his hands, shut his eyes, and... Gulped it? What?
He kept the shot glass back and threw everything to find a piece of lemon and rubbed it on his tongue.

I held my breath for those few seconds within which everything happened.
"Are you crazy?" Killer said shaking his head violently.
"I warned you!"
"I'm doing everything you say, Nick." Ren said with her hands in air.

I thanked Ren silently, for keeping me out of this game.
Slowly I understood what they were doing.
They were asking each other questions, which I'm assuming they'll never answer when they're sane.
If they answer, the next person is targeted. If they chose not to answer, they have to take that fire shot.

Ren was next.
"Ren, you'll not look at him while answering this one." Nick warned her.
Killer started speaking but shut himself when Ren said ok.

"You know his secrets.."
"Yes.."
"How many?"
Ren was counting on her fingers. She reached four when she stopped. Oh my god. She knows Killer's secrets, which Nick doesn't know, that too four!
You could see Killer facing death himself. His eyes were wide open, silently praying Ren to keep her mouth shut.

"Erm.. Four.."
"Tell.." Nick started.
"You said one question per turn!" Killer just saved his ass.

Nick laughed loudly.
"Just in time brother. Alright, shoot you two!"

"Are you and Elyssa still together?" Killer asked in a serious tone.
Ren choked up on the sip she just had and stood up panting. Next thing I saw she was howling in laughter.
"Oh god Willy! You have no clue what all happened in your absence! I'll need some oxygen now! Oh god!" and she was laughing like there's no limit.

Nick's face was red. "She left me." He said with his eyes literally on the floor.
"What?! But you two.. Were.. A thing!" Killer replied innocently.

Ren's laughter doubled if that was even possible.
She took few minutes to calm her down.
"My question, my question!" she said.

"One question per turn, right ?" I said out of reflex.
"One per turn, per person." Nick said while still looking down.

"So.. Nick..When and Why did she leave you? Ahahah!!" And she broke into another fit of laughter.
"She... fell for someone else.. The day we were supposed to go on our first date.. " Nick was red as a tomato now. He snapped at Ren.
Ren was still laughing.

"What?!" Killer was shocked, and as if suddenly realising something, he looked at laughing Ren, and he started howling himself. "Ren.. Did she.. You were right?"
"Yes!"
And now you could see Ren and Wills beating the chairs and walls and throwing things, trying to live through their never ending laughter.

My patience was coming down.
Killer was laughing like a freak, which meant something was really funny.
"Who?" I asked Nick.

"You're not in the game!"
Nick looked at me in horror, while the background had two people laughing breathlessly.

"Question asked by a lady is not be ignored." Flynn said, as if reminding Nick.
Nick covered his face with both hands and I heard " I'll take a shot for this question."

By the time he was done with shaking his head because of that tequila, Ren and Wills were back on their chairs, but I have no doubt their abs will be paining tomorrow.

"Wills! You're next!"
Nick said while trying to mask the bitter taste with lemon.
Killer and Ren were still giggling.

I think all the beer and vodka is getting into their heads.
Just like it's getting into my head. I feel so weightless, difficult to keep my eyes open and focus on things going on.
I didn't realise I was smiling non stop.

"Yep! Shoot!"
Killer said being a sport.

"Oh I'll ask first!" Ren said.
"Fine you ask first." Nick was reluctant, but had no other option, so he let her.

"Willy.. Did you.. Ever had a girlfriend.. Who left you right before you could get laid, just because she fell for your female doctor friend?"
Ren blurted out the last part in a hurry and sprang for her life.

"You'll die tonight Ren. I took a shot for this, you backstabber! I'll kill you!" And Nick started running behind Ren.

Killer was in another fit of laughter and I tried to understand what happened.
Girlfriend who left for a doctor who was a girl herself?

Shit!
Elyssa left Nick for RENEE SCOTT!
Oh my god!
And i fell on the floor.
Everyone stopped and looked at me in shock and then joined me in breath taking laughter, except Nick.

I now know why Ren and Killer couldn't stop themselves from howling. My brain is not working, all I can feel is cramps in my stomach.
I never could imagine something like that could happen, that too with dear Nick.
I was feeling sorry for him, but this was just too funny!

I took a deep breath to save my life.
Then got up and sat on a sofa.

"The answer to your question is - No, I'm not Nick!" Killer was chuckling.

"You two- you guys are in trouble! I'm not letting this one go unpaid!" Nick warned them with a little smile on his lips.
Hahah.
These guys!

"You have any question Nick? I don't think you should question anyone but God for letting this happen to you." Ren said, pulling his leg again.

"Yes I have. Willy, why did you shoot that single person, the day we rescued you?"
And Killer's smile faded.
He turned behind to Flynn and nodded, silently telling him to make another shot.

"Can we stop asking about the missions please? You are wasting my high, bug!" Ren said.
Killer gulped the second shot and turned around.
"She's next." He said with drooping eyes, the alcohol pulling him higher.

Nick nodded and turned to Ren.
He thought for a few moments and with a blink he had that devil smile on his lips.
"I hate you already, Nick!" Ren saw that smile too.

He laughed and started to speak.
But we heard a buzz.
He stopped and pulled out his cell phone and tried to guess the number visible.

Failing to identify the caller, he picked up the call.
"Major Nick here, who's..."
Somebody just cut through his words and he froze. The cell phone slipped through his hands and was about to drop it on the floor when he hit it like a handball towards Killer.

Both of them were exchanging looks.
Killer brought the phone to his ear
"Major Wills.."
And he froze too.
He whispered just two words.
"Apologies, Boss."