The Mystery of Us (You and Me Against the World)

Chapter Twenty

Bartender looks at Torrance. "Another one?"

Torrance smiles. "Why not? I might as well drown my sorrows tonight."

The bartender nods and pours her another shot. Torrance downs it quickly, wincing at the burn. She looks around the club, watching as people dance and grind against each other. She feels a pang of jealousy, wishing she could forget about Zach even for just one night.

Suddenly, a guy approaches her. He's dressed in a suit and tie, looking out of place in the club.

"Hey there, beautiful. You look like you could use some company."

Torrance looks at the guy. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize I had a "heartbroken and looking for a rebound" sign on my forehead." Being sarcastic.

The guy chuckles. "Well, I'm glad you do. I'm Tom, by the way."

Torrance shakes hands with Tom. "Torrance."

Tom smiles scanning Torrance from head to foot. "Torrance, it's a beautiful name."

Torrance chuckles.

Tom signals to the bartender, ordering them both a drink. Torrance takes a sip of her drink, trying to forget about Zach.

"So, what's got you looking so down tonight?," asked Tom.

Torrance smiles. "Let's just say I found out that the guy I've been in love with doesn't feel the same way."

"I'm sorry to hear that. But trust me, there are plenty of fish in the sea." Tom's showing sympathy.

Torrance scoffs. "Yeah, I've heard that one before."

Tom takes a sip of his drink, looking at Torrance with a sympathetic gaze. "I know it's hard, but you have to pick yourself up and move on. You can't let one guy ruin your life."

Torrance sighs. "Easier said than done."

Tom gets attracted to Torrance. "Well, I'm here if you need someone to talk to. Or dance with."

Torrance looks at Tom, surprised by his kindness. She smiles weakly, nodding her head. "Sure, show me what you got."

Tom leads Torrance to the dance floor, where they start to move to the beat. Torrance closes her eyes, letting the music take over. She forgets about Zach for a moment, focusing on the feel of the music and the warmth of Tom's body next to hers.

But as they dance, Torrance can't help but feel guilty. She knows that she's using Tom to get over Zach, and it's not fair to him. She pulls away, looking at Tom with an apologetic gaze.

"I'm sorry, I can't do this." Torrance starts to cry and walks away.

After spending some time in the rest room, Torrance goes back and Tom is already flirting with another girl. She walks to the bar and ordered five shots of Tequila. She mingled with every guy that approached her.

Celina gets inside the club with her friends. "I hope we'll fine her here "

"Let's spread out,"says David.

Celina and Paul nod their head.

"I'll go this way and search this area," Jade tells his friends.

Torrance is smooching with a stranger. The guy's getting more physical with her. Torrance started pushing the guy. "Stop!"

"I thought we're goin' to have fun," the guy nibbles on her earlobe.