THE NEIGHBOUR [editing 13.7.26]

Chapter 10: Getting Kidnapped Wasn't On My Bucket List

~Getting Kidnapped Wasn't On My Bucket List~

------MARLEYS P.O.V------

"Nice dress." Max said, complimenting my tight, turquoise, strapless dress that came down to my mid-thigh. Max walked downstairs with the words, "I'll be waiting downstairs."

I put on my black pumps and I was ready to head out. I sprayed perfume and grabbed me clutch.

"IM READDDYYY!!!!"I screamed at the top of my lungs, trying to get Max's attention. He was waiting downstairs and I joined him.

"I'm actually excited..." I said in an as-a-matter-of-fact-ly tone.

"Hope you like it. My sister tends to go all out in these parties. She's turning 21 and she is making a huge fuss about it." Max stated.

"Oh really? Well there was this girl that used to bully me at high school. She was a real annoyance. She goes all out in life if you ask me." I said, rolling my eyes.

"What's her name?" Max questioned curiously.

"Oh, her name's-"

Ring Ring

"Sorry, have to get this." Max apologised, glancing down at his phone and pressing accept. He opened the car door and ushered me in. He stood outside and talked on the phone with the anonymous speaker and after a while, tapped on his phone.

He walked around to the drivers seat and opened the car door with a stressed look on his face.

"Who was it?"

"My sister. She was just fussing about when we were going to get there and all that. She's a stressful one."

"Mm. Uh, where is this party held?"

"Bling Bottle Club in the city. It's a cool place. It was pretty expensive."

"Cool. Can't wait to meet your sister. She seems like a nice girl." I said.

The drive to the club was silent as I was texting Julie and Max was focusing on the road.

JULIE: What her name?

ME: I haven't asked yet. I'll ask at the party.

JULIE: okieeeeeee! Tell me how it goes and if you and Maxxxxxxx ;) have a good time.

ME: I'll keep u posted x

We pulled up at a club. It sure did look expensive. The sign displaying the club name was brightly flashing its title. Two ushers were standing, rock solid, in front of the entrance with two fern pot plants situated beside each of them. They looked pretty scary so I guess they're mission was accomplished.

There was a red carpet leading towards the entrance and leather ropes were hanging on each side. I suddenly felt extremely underdressed.

We approached the beefy ushers. I let Max do the talking.

"Name?" the first usher boomed, scaring the living daylights out of me.

"Max."

"Surname?"

"Cooper."