" Chloe, what are we doing here? This is a five-star hotel and with the monthly salary we get we can never afford anything here. " The tall lady who wore heels beside her stated
" Ariana, trust me, you don't have to worry about the bill, come let go, it's your night. Chloe stated.
" Wait, Chloe... Ariana whispered, as she did not want the guest who ambled inside the hotel to hear her.
" Yes, why are you still glued there, silly, come don't keep us waiting. Chloe stated, which made the guests who ambled in to throw side disstainful glances on her and to mention this was her first time in such a luxurious hotel.
" I hope we are not selling ourselves to carriers for the bills because I would rather go deal with the three devils back home as I break the news to them. " Ariana stated,
" Don't you trust me, Chloe inquired.
" I do trust you, it's just.... Ariana was cut short
" No more word from you, and it's time for you to be happy, you deserve it. " Chloe stated as she pulled her hand inside and Ariana, who had never been to such a place, was. She looked at the chandelier and the beautiful paintings on the walls above. Chloe pulled her to an escalator that took them to the basement with Ariana, who had never used the escalator before. Her heart was racing as she looked at her best friend's face, which was cool, like she had visited her several times, but she could not bring herself to ask her that question, so she allowed her to lead the way.
As Chloe led the way through the hallway that was quite before there was door that opened to a noisy enormous chamber with the air inside thick with anticipation, mingling with the scent of sweat and perfumes, as they navigated through the crowd toward the bar table to where they sat.
" What can I serve you tonight ladies? The bar tender inquired
" The usual, please and, for her to serve her cocktail that ain't strong, Chloe stated after they sat at the stools near the bar table.
" Here is your drink ladies, enjoy. The bar tender stated as he handed pushed the glasses towards them.
" Thanks and any info tonight. Chloe inquired the bartender.
" Yes, in 30 minutes. The bartender stated.
" Okay, thanks. Chloe stated
" Ariana, I will be back in a few minutes, you can order another cocktail if you finish that before I am back, and please don't leave here, I will be back, okay, you might get lost. Chloe stated as she started to walk past the crowd before she vanished in the thin air amongst the crowd before Ariana could answer.
As Ariana sits alone at the bar, the amber glow of the liquor casting shadows across her troubled expression, a sense of desolation hangs heavy in the air. She takes a sip of her drink, the fiery liquid burning a path down her throat, momentarily numbing the pain of her recent hardships.
Suddenly, a tall, muscled, handsome complexion stood beside her as he was impeccably dressed, his presence commanding attention. Ariana glanced sideways, her curiosity piqued as she met the gaze of the stranger in the suit.
The man offers a gentle smile, his eyes betraying a depth of understanding that catches Ariana off guard.
" Rough night? He asks, with a deep smooth voice filled with intrigue.
Ariana hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to confide in this stranger. But something about his demeanor put her at ease.
"You could say that," Ariana replies softly, her voice tinged with vulnerability as Ariana drips down the cocktail into her glass.
" Can I sit beside this beautiful lady or does she have a catch tonight? He asked in a seducing way which made Ariana shy of being given. It was her first time a man had talked in a low, soothing voice.
" Sure have a seat. " Ariana, who had just started to get bored, stated as she offered a welcoming smile, and she did not know that the cocktails that she had were starting to take over her judgement.
" So what brings a beautiful lady into such a place? The gentleman inquired before the bartender interupted them.
"Sir, what would you like to drink tonight?" The bartender inquired
" Six glasses of tequila and pour some more of that on the lady. She seems to be enjoying it and don't worry, the bill will be on me. He stated in a deep voice.
" Oooh, how kind of you? " Ariana stated, buffed as if she was not expecting it.
" Just for the lady who deserves it and sorry I forgot to introduce myself, I Sebastian. Sebastian stated as he stretched his hand.
" I am Ariana, " Ariana stated as she shaked his hand and her eyes caught up with his handsome face that she missed seeing clearly before the bartender interupted her attention.
" Here is your drink, sir, and this is yours, ma'am.
The bartender stated
" Thank you, Ariana stated with a low voice as the two broke their contact.
" So, Ariana, are you here alone? Sebastian inquired as he gazed at her sipping down her drink that almost made her chock.
" Well, no, I have my friend with me. She might be back here anytime. Ariana stated, as she did not want to get herself caught in his sexy eyes.
" Mmmm, I see, but why don't you let me be your friend today, and you can pour out everything you have got in your heart. The drink will be on me? " He inquired to the lady who had just gotten drunk.
" Okay, so lead the way," Ariana stated before he grabbed her hand as he placed a soft kiss on her palm before he lead her out of the noisy crowd.