Dark and Dangerous

Chapter 48

I stepped into what seemed like a giant black and blue modernized jungle. There were poles and boothes, tables and a large stage at the other side of the room. Everything was either blue or black. Ana pulled me over to a large booth that had the words "Bride-To-Be" painted on top of it. I glanced around but it was still pretty quiet for a club.

"Where are we?" I asked. Ana just shook her head and smiled at me. I glanced up at the stage as low music started booming out of the speakers. A very attractive man stepped onstage and the woman in the room screamed. That's when I finally realized what this building was.

"You took me to a strip club!?" I yelled. Niall was sooo not going to be happy about-- wait. He knew. Ana told him. He paid for the whole thing! I was killing him. I was killing them both. 

"Good evening, everyone!" The man said in a deep voice. He had a hint of british accent to it and his hair reminded me of Louis's. I covered my face in my hands.

"I am Eric, are you ready!?" He yelled into the mic. The crowd erupted into screams again, including the voices of my four friends. I was too ... innocent to be here! 

Haha, bullshit.

But still, it was wildly uncomfortable. 

"Why, Ana!?" I turned to face her. She grinned at me and shrugged before yelling, "I love you!" My eyes widened as a large hand wrapped around my wrist.

"Well lookie-here! We've got a bride in the house!" The man said into the mic. I quickly looked up at him, too stunned to even try to move my hand away. He encouraged me up and I stood, glancing back down at Ana with a panicked expression. She laughed and waved me away.

Eric led me onstage and stood in front of me. He lowered the mic from his mouth before speaking. 

"You're very beautiful." I smiled slightly.

"Thanks." He grinned and started his little 'show'. The crowd in front of us went wild.

--

"I can't believe you made me do that!" I said as we piled back into the limo. The girls were all laughing as they got in behind me. 

"You were having fun, admit it!" Ana said between breaths. I shot a glare in her direction and she burst out laughing again.

"You have to admit, he was pretty hot." Grace commented. 

"Yeah, sure. But I'm getting married tomorrow!" 

"Exactly! You're still a bachelorette! Now what did he say to you onstage? Don't try to lie, I saw it." Ana leaned forward in her seat, and the others followed. I had their undivided attention.

"He called me beautiful." I shrugged, not seeing what the big deal was. Ana gasped.

"He wants you."

"According to you, everyone wants me." I glared at her again. She smiled innocently, causing me to roll my eyes.

--

The limo came to a stop in front of the last girl's house. Ana looked at me as she opened the door. 

"Thank you, for tonight." I said, finally, figuring she did work hard on getting it set. She smiled brightly.

"Anytime babe! I'll be over early, go home and get some beauty rest!" She said cheerfully as she closed the door behind her. I smirked and shook my head. 

"Your house, Miss Willams?" Angus's, the driver, voice came over the intercom. 

"Yes please!" I called back before sitting back. I watched the scenery go by and soon enough he pulled up in front of my parent's drive. 

"Thanks so much." I said as I climbed out the door Angus held open. He tipped his hat, re-entered the car and drove off. I sighed and pulled out my keys, but the door was already open. I stepped inside and called out.

"Mom? Dad?" I called, glancing around the living room. "Ryan?" No answers.

I sighed, figuring they were still out for the night. That's when I heard a soft giggle coming from the open back door. 

The hell?

I stepped out side and my mom popped up behind the chair next to me, scaring the shit right out of me.

"SURPRISE!" She yelled as she flipped on the lights. The whole yard was decorated in purple streamers. The pool had floating white roses in it and my mom was holding a large white and purple cake in her arms. It read 'Congratulations, Mrs. Horan!'

Tears threatened to spill as I took in everything she'd done. Ryan and my dad soon showed up, hugging me and taking a piece of cake. I  hugged my mom tightly after we spent the night talking and just being a family.

"I love you, mom." I whispered into her hair. 

"I love you too, baby."

I hugged my dad and Ryan before heading upstairs. It was already pretty late, and if I had bags under my eyes tomorrow morning Ana would KILL me. I quickly changed into the comfiest nightgown I owned.

I was out before my head hit the pillow.