For The Love Of Clair

Part 7- Robyn

I ended up pulling into the parking lot of my coffee shop. I need Kayla. And coffee. But mostly Kayla. I walked in and the place was nearly empty. Kayla sat behind the front desk on her laptop, showing something to Devon- our other employee. I walked up to them.
"I was going to order this one but my boobs would fall out because of the low cut. Also like what are these patterns. So I was thinkin this one" Kayla said as she turned the laptop towards Devon so he could see.
"It's purple" he said as he chewed on the straw to his iced coffee. He didn't look interested which was funny because it annoyed Kayla.
"Yes, it is purple. But it isn't as low of a cut and it'll make my curves look great because the other one was more flowy and this one is skin tight. God Devon, get it right" she rolled her eyes before turning to me and smiling. "You look nice,'' her mood completely switched.
'Thanks. Slow day?" I asked.
"It is very slow today. Which is why Kayla is showing dresses which I am not interested in. Therefore you must take over and I must go for my nap in the break room. Ta-ta", Devon said. He had a french accent and an amazing attitude. I always tell him he would be an amazing Hollywood actor but he always says "That just means more work for me, I will pass". He always reminds me of Michel from Gilmore Girls.
"Why are you here? It's saturday." Kayla said as she began to pour me my coffee. I sighed and headed behind the counter with her. "Uh-oh" she said. "A sigh like that means no good. What did the husband do?" She sat down on a chair.  I sat next to her.
"He wasn't there when I woke up this morning and he refuses to tell me where he was. I know he didn't sleep in bed with me last night because the curtains were still open when I woke up and his side of the bed was still made." I explained. Her jaw dropped.
"Are you fucking kidding me?" was all she was able to say.
"And I cancelled on Clair because I was worried about him this morning. I shouldn't have cancelled on Clair"
"Yeah, you shouldn't have. You dumbass" she said. She sipped her coffee before aggressively placing it down. " Okay, here is what you are going to do. You are going to call Claire. Go grab lunch with her while you are looking as hot as you are right now." I opened my mouth to speak but she held her finger in my face stopping me. "Forget about the husband. He is probably thinking about wherever he was last night and it's not good. You go to Clair and you enjoy your time with her." she said.
"But I already cancelled on her, what if she made other plans?" I said.
"She is literally brand new to the city, who does she know here?"
"I'm sure she is capable of making friends, Kayla. She is 27."
"Ok well what are the odds?" she laughed a bit. "Call her right now and ask if she is available to have lunch." she said in a demanding tone. I pulled out my phone and called Clair.
"Hey, Robyn." her voice sounded cheerful, like she was excited I called.
"Hey" I said. A smile formed on my face immediately after hearing her voice. I looked at Kayla who was also smiling and mouthing to ask her out. "I was wondering, uh, are you free for lunch?" I asked. She paused for a minute before speaking again.
"Not today, I'm meeting someone at lunch," she said. My smile faded and Kayla noticed.
"Ask her to come to the club tonight" Kayla whispered. I tilted my face at her. "Just do it" she said.
"That's fine. Would you be down to come to the club with me tonight?" I said. I looked at kayla for information on why we were going to the club.
"One of my friends birthdays, you know Gia," Kayla said. I listened for Clair's voice again, tuning Kayla out.
"I would love to come to the club with you Robyn" I could hear the smile in her voice. I loved hearing her say my name. The way she said my name just made it sound like music. "What time?" She asked. I got excited. I tapped my wrist at Kayla to ask her for a time.
"9:30 at the clubhouse," She said. I repeated her words to Clair.
"And the occasion?" she asked.
"A friend's Birthday party," I answered.
"Alright Robyn. I'll be at the clubhouse at 9:30. Can't wait to see you tonight" she said. Butterflies were fluttering in my stomach.
"Me too. See you tonight," I said with a big smile before hanging up. I looked at Kayla who looked happy for me. "What?"
"You didn't even smile that big on your wedding day" she teased.
"Ha-ha" I said sarcastically. "You are encouraging me to cheat on my husband. I said as I got up to leave the shop.
"I'm coming over to help you get dressed tonight. You will look so hot, Clair won't be able to keep her eyes and hands off of you" she winked at me. I rolled my eyes and laughed as I left the building.
***
After nearly 4 hours of aimlessly wandering around town I decided to go home and start getting ready for tonight. It was only 3:30 so I had time to shower, give myself a facial and watch some Greys anatomy before Kayla would come and criticise my whole closet. So I headed back to my car after my trip to the mall and headed home.
I purposely bought a lot of random stuff so Enzo would be curious about what I bought and think my day has been amazing. I bought a couple of dresses, shirts and a new pair of high waisted jeans. I threw my bags on the bed before heading into the shower.
We had a stand up shower with a built-in seat for me to shave my legs. I loved it.when we were looking for a house this was the one thing I really wanted and it's exactly what I got. I enjoyed my hot, steamy shower before Enzo walked in and sat on the counter to talk like he usually would.
"You went shopping?" he said.
"Yep"
"You bought a lot of clothes"
"Mhm"
"You have a good day?"
"Yeah Enzo, I did," I said with a tone.
"So you are still mad and you went shopping and bought a lot of clothes. And now you are in the shower because you're going out tonight." He said. I turned around to look at him while the hot water dripped down my chest. I loved the feeling.
"Kayla called to let you know she'll be here at 7:00 for pre drinking and outfit picking," he looked into my eyes. "I thought we would be able to talk tonight"
"You didn't want to talk this morning so I just figured you wouldn't want to talk tonight. And I'm not going to cancel because we are going for a friend's birthday. You remember Gia, right?" I turned around to wash my hair.
"Who's all going to be there?" he asked.
"I don't know, Enzo. Whoever comes. Why are you questioning me?"
"I'm not, I'm just..." he sighed. "I just want to make sure we are ok, Robyn." I turned to look at him.
"We are completely fine, Enzo" I smiled to reassure him. But we are only fine because I get to see Clair tonight. He smiled back.
"Ok, good. If you're going out I'm going to Jake's house to hang out" he said it like he was asking me for permission which was very strange. Usually he would just state it but he looked at me like he was waiting for me to approve of his plans.
"Ok, have fun. I love you." I said.
"Ok. I'll see you tomorrow. Stay safe tonight" he said before leaving the bathroom. Without an I love you, again.
***
We got to the Clubhouse right at 9:30. Kayla hated all my clothes so she had packed some of her dresses for me to wear. She picked out a black dress that's long sleeved on the right arm and sleeveless on the left. It had a small slit on the left leg and went just over my knees. It was tight fitting so it showed off my curves. I had long hair curled and my makeup done by Kayla. She told me that I looked hot more than 15 times before we left the house.
We stood in the line up, waiting to get into the bar. I looked around for Clair but couldn't see her anywhere. Kayla laughed and talked with the rest of the girls there but I was on a hunt for Clair. Where was she?
"Hey Robyn, we're going in next. Are you going to wait out here for her or come in with us?" Kayla asked.
"I think I'll wait a bit more. She shouldn't be long," I said.
"She is Coming though. Right?"
"Yes, she is." I said confidently. But my stomach ached at the thought of her not showing up. The girls went inside and I moved out of the way to keep the line moving. Most of the people had gone inside and the line was moving fast. Once everyone had gone in, the bouncer looked at me and asked if I was going to go in. I told him I was waiting for someone and continued to wait.
My feet started to ache from my high heels and I was getting cold out in the night sky. The alcohol Kayla and I drank while getting ready lost its effect and now I almost just wanted to go home. I checked the time. It was now 9:50. I came to the conclusion that she wasn't going to come. I looked at the bouncer and walked towards the door.
'They aren't showing up, huh?" he said as he leaned against the building. I shook my head. "I'm sorry beautiful, let me buy you a drink" he said. I smiled.
"That would be great, thanks" I started to walk in before I heard my name being called as a car pulled up. I turned around to see Clair coming out of a black car and making her way towards me.
"Robyn, I am so sorry I'm late. I lost track of time and then I couldn't find what to wear" she sounded like she felt really bad. I smiled.
"It's fine. I was just heading in", I said. The bouncer scoffed a bit but I ignored him.
"Are you sure you aren't upset with me?" She placed her hand on mine and looked into my eyes. She was beautiful. Her hair was straightened and she wore a light green dress with white heels and a small white purse to match.
"I promise. It's fine," I smiled. 'Lets go inside. I turned to walk in but her hand pulled me back. She pulled me close to her and our faces were just barely touching. Her mouth turned up into a smirk and she looked at me in the eyes deeply. I was unable to speak.
"I truly am sorry, love,'' she said softly.
"I know" was all I could say. She placed her other hand on my cheek and pulled my face in closer to hers. Until our lips were touching. She slid her hand around my waist and began kissing me with her beautiful soft lips. I loved it. I kissed her back.
Once we were separated she looked me in the eyes and smiled.
"Let's go in and get some drinks then shall we?" she said.
"After you" I said. I couldn't stop smiling as we made our way inside the club.