The Write Thing

Chapter 6

My head is occupied of so many things as I make my way home from work when I saw the billboard, making me pause from my tracks. There still the same photo from last time. And it was just this moment I recognize their faces. They're exactly the same person Bea showed me earlier.

I still can't believe that they're literally the same people I met. And what's more surprising is that they're from the same band. It really is amazing that I got to meet them before I even knew they were kinda famous. Thinking about how they acted, it's making sense now.

Suddenly my phone starts vibrating and I immediately pull it out from my pocket. I didn't have to wonder what's up when I saw Bea's name appeared before I even read the message.

Bea: Don't forget about tonight! :)

I let out an exasperated sigh.

Grown up people are really something. They're making drinking as their way of fun and enjoyment.

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After recoiling over the same question in my head, I decided to come and meet them. I've never drink once even before. But I guess they're right. I'm already twenty, and I should act like twenty. I don't even know what that means but might as well I tried to figure it myself.

I fix the hem of my shirt as I look at the bar, Charlie told me they would meet me and Bea. Just looking at people around here creeps me off already what more if I see what's inside.

As soon as I entered the building, the strong smell of alcohol wafts up my nose. This is the first time I've been to a place like this and it turns out exactly the same of what I imagine it would looks like.

I scan the area as I look for Charlie when suddenly I felt a hand snake over my lower back, sending shivers up to my spines.

My eyes widen as I immediately spun on my heel and saw Bea with a small grin tugged on her lips.

"What the heck?!" I muttered and she began to burst into laughter. "You scared the shit out of me."

"Your expression was priceless." He held on her stomach while trying to refrain from laughing and I roll my eyes.

"Shut up." I sent her a serious look but that didn't stop her once bit.

I went back searching all over the area until I saw Charlie sitting at the bar counter. I looked at Bea, who's now suppressing her lips into a tight line before making my way over to Charlie.

"Loraine!" I gave him a high five when he held his hand up. "I thought you'll not come."

I shrugged as I take a seat beside him. "Well, here I am."

"Of course you should come. Our boss could only be nice sometimes and might as well let us take advantage of it." Bea said as soon as she takes a seat beside me.

"And what is that suppose to mean?" Charlie sent Bea a cautious look but she just shook her head.

"Nothing, really." She smiled before bringing her attention back at me. "So, what do you want? Go get whatever you want. It's Charlie's treat tonight. Remember?"

"I'm fine, I'll just have a soda." Charlie almost spit the drink from his mouth.

"What the heck?" They sent me a look of disbelief.

"Seriously? You came all the way here just to order a soda? If only I know I should just gave you the whole supply of soda we had in our diner." Charlie said and Bea began laughing again.