I was nervous, very nervous, but I walked tall and upright out to the parking area. I got into my small, black hatchback car and drove in the direction of the club. I didn’t plan on drinking too much and had money for a taxi if I changed my mind.
I got to the club, parked in a well-lit area, and walked up to the door. A bouncer stopped me, checked my ID, stamped my hand, took the cover charge from me, and opened the velvet rope that barred the door.
I walked into a large room lit with pink, purple, and blue spotlights. Loud music blared from speakers dotted around the space, loud enough that I could feel the bass in my body. I kind of liked it. I spun around, looking for Kenny, but I didn’t see him. It was only a few minutes after 8, so I figured he was just running late.
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