What Once Was

Chapter 44- Bourgeoisies

-October 11th 1920s
-Husker's Speakeasy
-9:33pm

-Charlie POV

"... and then he had the balls to ask for mercy after I had let him go the first time! The audacity of these fellas." Anthony said annoyingly as he rolled his eyes and took his shot.

"Are you still bitch and moaning about that random guy that you mentioned earlier?" Husker asked as he was cleaning some glasses with a towel. To be fair we had been here since 6, and though the plan was to merely catch up and barely drink anything, we were roaring drunk. And I'm sure Husker had already grown annoyed at us.

"Lissssstenn... YOU don't get it cause you weren't there!" Anthony pointed over to Husk, accusingly. I was surprised he was so open about his family business. Then again, there was no one at the bar besides the three of us, as the other guests were on the dance floor, while another singer other than Mimzy, sang their heart out.

"I suppose you're right but at this point it sounds like you're obsessed with the fellow." He muttered.

"Oh Anthony you and your antics! Well it's already over now, is there not something else you want to talk about?" I ask him letting out a giggle.

My parents were currently in Pentagon City, having a small date of sorts so I had stayed home and told them I would probably be in my room and sleep in. Which gave me the whole night and morning to be here which I was very happy about. Though I didn't expect to get wasted so early on.

"You're not looking so hot Princess. Maybe you had to much." Husker said as he took my glass away so I wouldn't try to attempt to lick the last remaking drops.

"Oh I'm fine! Don't worry about silly old me..."

"Are you sure Dollface? Cause I swore you've been drinking more than me, and I've been feeling the whole room spin..." Anthony said as he ruffled up my hair.

"Oh I am! Trust me!"

"Really now? Ya been looking off ever since I first saw you."

"Really? Is it that noticeable?" I whined, as I leaned my head against my arm, hoping I could stop feeling nauseated.

"Don't tell me Alastor did something to ya?" Husker asked, nonchalantly.

"Oh definitely not!" I immediately perked up by the mention of Alastor. I was hoping I could see him tonight and hopefully spend the night with him. "It's just I have this family vacation going on next month so I won't be able to see him..." I could feel my eyes tear up at the thought. Though they would never understand that at any moment, I could be spending my last few days among them.

"Oh yeah, I remembered you mentioned something like that the other day. Where are you guys planning on going?"

Shit.

"Well I have to travel back to my parents house in ... Louisville, Kentucky ....?" I hoped they wouldn't distinguish my tone and just go along with it.

"Oh that's only two states say at best! Not that bad for a trip." Husker added. "Though I never imagined you were from Kentucky."

"Oh yeah I get that a lot!" I awkwardly giggled. This line of questioning was surely sobering me up.

"I can imagine your house, a grand mansion with a beautiful garden. Straight out of a fairy tale." Anthony added in aw.

"Yeah, like the ones here, near where Vagatha lives, though a bit more grand and vintage."