The bar was dim. Neon lights in blues and purples were flickering across the walls, whilst the bass of the music vibrating through my chest. A steady thrum was setting the atmosphere, loud enough to drown out thoughts, probably emotions and other unlikable activities, too.
I had been eyeing the whole bar, and I had seen people moving against each other on the dance floor, their laughter and voices merging with the music. I was more distracted with my surroundings than Abby and Alicia’s conversation.
“Guess where the contract signing’s gonna be…”
“Where? Omg! This is next week, right? Have you booked your tickets? I wanna come with you!”
“In Dubai!”
“Dubai? I have never been to dubai! Oh! Eleanor, let me come!”
Abby held me by my arm, which disrupted my thoughts. I looked at her, comp
