Chapter 24 - Club

Melissa visited Luna as soon as she got back from work , hey girlllll, Melissa said as soon as Luna opened the door.

What's up Melly? Luna asked.

Am good, so tell me all about the interview, I want you to tell me everything in details, Melissa said enthusiastically.

I already told you over the phone.

That was just a brief summary,I need the details, she whined.

Ok, calm down, I got to the music club and.... Luna went on to recount the interview process in details to Melissa.

Wow, it was that easy, I thought they would ask some super difficult questions, Melissa said.

I thought so too but the interview was quite easy, now I just have to wait for their call.

Luna's phone suddenly rang, it's them, she said exicitedly.

Who's that? Melissa asked curiously.

The people from The Fillmore, Luna answered.

What are you waiting for, pick it up.

Luna answered the call, hello. Hello is this Miss Kim Luna on the line? Yes it's me. Ok am glad to inform you that you have passed the interview for the job you applied at The Fillmore, you can resume work tomorrow, said the person on the other end.

Thank you so much, I will report to work tomorrow then, Luna said before ending the call.

I got the job,she exclaimed excitedly jumping up with Melissa who joined her.

That's awesome, this calls for a celebration, why don't you go to the club with me today, I mean it's my day off at the club today, we can celebrate you getting a job there.

Is that really a good idea? Luna asked.

Yes girl, go get dressed,I will take this chance to clear your misconception about clubs, Melissa said and Luna went to her room to get dressed.

Luna texted her brother informing him of her outing with Melissa as he wasn't at home at the moment. The girls got into a taxi and headed to Velvet lounge, the club where Melissa worked.

Angelo arrived at the Velvet lounge, he has a gathering with his friends there, he hasn't been attending for a while since he became a celebrity, he disguised himself wearing a baseball cap, face mask and sunglasses, nobody would be able to recognize him in such disguise. He walked into the club and went straight to the inconspicuous corner where his friends were sitted, as Angelo made his way to the inconspicuous corner, his friends looked up and couldn't help but stare at the mysterious figure approaching them. The disguise was convincing, but there was something familiar about the way he walked, the way he carried himself. As he removed his sunglasses and face mask, revealing his true identity, their eyes widened in surprise. "Angelo! Oh my god, it's been ages!" . They knew that Angelo has accepted to come for the gathering but the never expected him to come in such disguise.

Wow man , this celebrity life is ...

"...is suffocating, I know, right?" Angelo finished his friend's sentence, laughing. "Sometimes I just want to blend in and be myself, without being recognized and mobbed by fans. That's why I'm so glad to be here with you guys, just hanging out like old times." He took a sip of his drink, savoring the feeling of normalcy. "I miss this, just being able to chill without being 'Angelo, the celebrity'." His friends nodded in understanding, happy to have their old friend back, even if it's only for a night.

Luna and Melissa arrived at the club and got inside,Luna's eyes widened as she stepped into the pulsating nightclub, her senses overwhelmed by the thumping music and flashing lights. She had never been to a club before, and the sheer energy of the place was electrifying. She felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness as she gazed around at the sea of strangers, her heart racing with anticipation. Melissa ordered some drinks for them and they drank watching people dance and play.

So how's it? Melissa asked Luna admist the noise.

Not that bad, it's ok but we have to be careful not to get drunk, Luna said warning Melissa who was downing the alcohol repeatedly.

You don't have to worry about me, I have a strong tolerance , I should rather be worried about you as this is your first time having this drink, you don't want to know what it can do to you, Melissa said smiling at Luna.

Is it really that bad, Luna asked looking at the drink.

No no, why don't we go dance? Melissa suggested.

No am not interested, you can go,I will watch you, Luna said.

Ok watch me,Melissa confidently strode to the stage, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. With a sultry smile, she wrapped her hands around the pole and began to dance. Her body slid effortlessly up and down the pole, her movements fluid and sensual. She spun and twirled, her hair flying around her like a whirlwind. With each step, she seemed to embody the music, her curves swaying to the rhythm. Luna watched in awe, mesmerized by her grace and poise. In that moment, Melissa was a true pole dancing queen!.

Wow, who's that chick dancing at the stage, she's so sexy, one of Angelo's friends said drawing their attention to the stage.

She really knows how to do her thing, another one said.

Angelo looked at the girl dancing on the stage but said nothing.

Melissa was done with her dance and went back to Luna, how did I do.

You did absolutely great, Luna said excitedly obviously tipsy from the alcohol.

I think you should stop drinking Luna, you did be gone in few minutes if you continue drinking. Melissa said trying to take the cup from Luna.

No no no, am still ok , am not drunk, Luna said struggling to hold the cup.

I think we should go home now, Melissa said trying to help Luna up.

Ok ok, let's go home, home sweet home, the drunk Luna shouted staggering as Melissa lead her out.

Luna I need to use the restroom, be obedient and wait for me here, I will be back in a minute and we can go home, okay?

Okay, I will wait for you, Luna said smiling brightly.

Melissa went to the bathroom leaving Luna at the entrance of the club. Luna stood at the entrance of the club obediently waiting for Melissa when two drunk guys approached her.

Hey beauty, why are you standing here alone, did your boyfriend abandon you? Let big brother take care of you, one of them said trying to touch Luna.

She's such a beauty and she's so young, we are gonna have fun to night, the other one said as he grabbed Luna's hands pulling her to him.

Let's go off me, I don't want to leave with you, Luna said struggling to free herself but her strength were weaker and she was already drunk.

Angelo drank for a while and decided to leave, coming outside to get his car, he saw two men harassing a young girl and he immediately intervened and the two men fled.

Luna was about to fall and he supported her, holding her in his arms,Isn't she the beauty from the school forum, it's really her, Angelo thought to himself as he looked at Luna's beautiful face.

The drunk Luna didn't know that she was already saved and continued shouting, let me go, you bad guys.

Melissa came out and met the scene, she rushed and pulled Luna out of Angelo's embrace, what are you doing to my friend? She asked as she pounced on Angelo who lossed his balance and they both fell with Melissa on top, Melissa didn't mind being pushed down, she continued hitting him as she sat on top of him pulling out his face mask and sunglasses. She immediately recognized him as her idol Angelo Aguas, oh my gosh, she muttered shocked at being so close to his face, she froze and stopped all movement.

Angelo took advantage of her momentarily distraction and pushed her off him, he was totally enraged, he was only trying to help but has being accused wrongly and even beaten, what if paparazzi took photos of him. He immediately put his disguise back looking at the starstruck Melissa he said, you don't just jump into conclusion, you have to ask questions and understand the situation first.

Melissa just stared at him dumbly seeming to not hear what he just said.

Angelo looked at the girl staring at him like a status, is of no use talking to you, he said angrily leaving the place.

Melissa stared at his figure until it disappeared, did I just see and touch my idol? Oh my gosh Luna, I just say my idol Angelo Aguas and I even touched him, Melissa said excitedly hugging Luna who joined in her excitement even without grasping what she said.

Let's just go home, am so excited, Melissa said as she helped Luna walk. The girls got into a taxi and headed home.