SAVE ME FROM FALLING

Chapter 21. Night Out

The 8 decided for a girl's night out after their long, strenuous week of completing their thesis defence. After 4 years of their journey, they are now going to graduate and ready to conquer the world.

For Colete and Mikhs, they still need to surpass their upcoming bar and board exams after graduation. For now, they are happy to find time together to catch up. They agreed to visit an open bar in the city with a live performance.

They dressed all up for the occasion and settled at a table facing the stage. Maloe started scanning the menu of refreshments. Feeling so thirsty, aren't we? Gwene teasing Maloe while looking at the food cuisine.

Guys, we should at least eat first, and then we will get our drinks. Aya suggested as the eldest of the group.

Anyone knows what time the live band will start? Colete enquired.

Most probably the usual 10pm. We can still catch up before our ears blasted with amplified music. Mikhs stated.

After dinner, the group, so engrossed in their random conversation, not noticing band members, started coming up the stage. They can hear some instrument playing in the background, signalling a group preparing for their set.

Thereafter, the main vocalist introduced herself and caught someone familiar to the audience. The band played the intro, and the vocalist announced their first song dedicated to the table of the 8, naming Mikhs in particular. The group amused, teasing Mikhs asking where she met the vocalist.

Ahhh.... She is Vxon's friend. Mikhs could not understand why she was hesitant to look at Aya. It seems like something it does not mean her to do has caught her. Knowing she spent some of her evenings watching the singer.

The 8 finishes their meal ready to call for their drinks when the waiter approached them, serving 8 shots of tequila.

Sorry, but we never requested this. Jho beckoned to the server.

The waiter announced. "A welcoming drink for you all from the vocalist, pointing at Julia". Aya caught the vocalist winking at her best friend. She felt a slight pang in her chest, seeing her roommate reciprocating a smile to the singer.

The group was teasing Mikhs except Aya, who is wearing a poker face. "Hey, are you alright?" Mikhs asked.

Yeah, I am and took 2 tequila shots right away. Aya twitched at the taste of the liquor.

Easy tiger, we still have a long night. Do you want me to bring you some water? Mikhs offered.

Can I ask for one Margarita and water, please? Aya demanded. Suddenly, her throat felt dry and craving for more sips of alcohol.

Hey Colete, can you come with me, please? Mikhs requested. Colete urged every one of their orders and joined Mikhs at the bar.

Meanwhile, the first set of the band ended, giving way for the next group to play on the stage. Julia approached Mikhs as soon as she spotted her at the bar.

Hey beautiful! Fancy seeing you again. Julia gets Mikhs attention.

Hi Julia! I never knew you were singing here as well. Meet my childhood/best friend Colete Mikhs started.

Nice to see you, Colete. Julia said. Colete smiled and shook hands.

Colete paid for their orders, requested they serve the drinks at their table, and left the two to catch up. At a distance, Aya scanning the two people interacting at the bar. Criticizing on her head how touchy the singer seems at Mikhs. Colete notices how Aya looks at their friend as soon as she reached their spot, sensing an unfamiliar emotion in her expression, but never delve much into it. The rest continued talking and jamming at the songs playing.