Best Night Ever...The Aftermath

Part 3 - Stranded

 It seemed like our night just got better and better. "Best night ever" we all kept saying to each other. "Yeah! It's the best day everrrr!" Kam started singing out of nowhere. We all just looked at him like he was crazy. "Come on, Spongebob! Don't look at me like I'm crazy. No one knows Spongebob" he said looking around for confirmation. Poor baby! He was so serious. We all smiled at him while he sang his little cartoon ditty with all seriousness. The night continued on in the same fashion; us joking around with the band and having the time of our lives. "You look super tired dude" I said to Phred as we talked in our little circle. "I really am" he answered. "Well we will block you and you can make a run for it" Sabrina said. "Thanks ladies", he said as we did just what we promised. He went to walk across the street when a car came flying down the road nearly hitting him, causing everyone of the fans left to yell at them. "I almost died" Phred turned yelling to us!

One by one, they guys all said their goodbyes and made their way across to the tour buses. Once it was clear that all The Hooligans were in for the night, the crowd quickly dispersed. It wasn't long before the four of us were the only ones left on our side of the street. "Oh my goodness, I seriously don't think my feet can take the walk back to the hotel" Tiana said. "Right", I agreed. "Lets just call us a cab, I'll spring for it" Marie said, sounding just as tired as I felt. "I'm completely out of juice", I stated looking at my cell phone that refused to even come on.  Damn iPhone battery ain't good for shit, I thought. "Shit, I'm dead too", Tiana said. "Anybody got anything?" Sabrina asked. "Nope, I'm powerless too" Marie said. "Well fuck!" I exclaimed, throwing my hands in the air defeated. "Looks like we better suck it up and start walking" Brina said.

"Looks like you ladies are stranded" we heard someone say. We all turned at the same time to see Phil once again walking toward us. "We were trying to catch a cab, but all of our phones are dead", Tiana said. "That shouldn't be a problem, hold up" Phil said, walking towards the security guards that wouldn't even let us talk to them. "Isn't it funny how different they are talking to him than they are to us", I said to my girls. "That's because they think we are just thirsty bitches trying to make our way on the bus" Brina said, laughing. "Well I'm not gon' act like I would turn down the offer" I said jokingly. Just then, Phil came back to us saying "Looks like it's your lucky night ladies! You just caught a ride on the Hooligan express!" "Wait, what?" Marie said, in awe. "Come on, I talked Lew and Howie, you know top flight security, into letting you ladies hitch a ride with us back to your hotel, which is hopefully not far.." Phil said questionably. "It is right downtown", Brina said. "Thank God" Phil said, relieved. "Well, all aboard!" he said.

"No, no, you don't have to give us a ride" I said. " If you can just let us use the phone we can call a cab, really", I pleaded. "Girl, shut the hell up", Tiana said. "Let the man offer us a ride!" I understood their excitement, really I did. But the vibe Phil was giving me all night made me think that maybe this wasn't a good idea. But then again, who gets to say they hung out with their favorite band and even flirted with their celebrity crush...and had them flirt back. What the hell, YOLO right!?! We all walked with Phil in the direction of one of the many tour buses they had. "Ladies", Phil gestured to the door of one of the buses. We all walked on and were greeted by Kameron and Dwayne lounging with their cell phones in hands. "Hello again ladies" Kam said "Phil can't help but play Prince Charming and rescue the damsels in distress" he said. "Hey man, what was I supposed to do, leave them out there?" Phil fired back. "Aye, I'm all for better company than you chumps all night since it looks like we are going to be here for a while" Kam said. "Yeah, Lew said the crew was taking their time tonight" Phil said. "It's gonna be about an hour before we take off, is that okay?" "I'm off my feet for the first time in like six hours so I'm good" Marie said. "No complaints here" Tiana said, sitting down on one of the bench seats.

"This bus is pretty fly", Brina said. "Nothing compared to the big boy bus Bru is on" Dwayne said. "You ladies want a little dancing juice?" Kam asked pulling out a bottle of Patron. Shit, this night just got a little more interesting. "Hey sweetheart, this bus is a little crowded don't you think", Phil whispered in my ear as Kam started pouring drinks for everyone. "It's not too bad, I just don't want to put you guys out of your way" I answered. "Trust me, the pleasure is all mine. Come take a walk with me", he said. "Umm, ok" I answered. "We'll be right back', Phil said to the group as we both rose to exit the bus. Exactly what was this man up to, I wondered as we walked past two of the buses to the very last one in the fleet. "After you sweetheart", Phil said, opening the door to the massive bus. "Damn" I said walking onto the bus. "A little different than the other one", I said to Phil stopping dead in my tracks when I saw Eric sitting in a lounger on the phone. The Hooligan in me had to smile! I mean shit, this was Bruno's brother, not to mention a bad ass musician in his own.

Hey E, this is Candy, one of the girls we are giving a ride to. Eric held up a hand signaling he was wrapping up his call. I was in limbo! Was this really real! Surely it wasn't. "So, I've got a few bottles of my own, pick your poison" Phil said pointing to the many bottles sitting on a small working table on the bus. "So I guess it pays to be the big boy producer and bestie when on the road huh", I said gesturing to the grand layout of the tour bus. "Bestie is such a girl term. B is my boy, my brutha from anotha" he said. "Technically he belongs to me" Eric put in. "Hey, I'm Eric. Sorry I didn't join the party out there; just trying to get some chat time in with the fam before bedtime", he said pointing to his phone. "No, I understand. It must suck being away from a newborn, especially one so cute", I said. "Yeah it is, but I'll be with them again soon" he said. I'll be back before we head out" Eric said to Phil as he walked out the door. "Can I get you a drink Miss Candy?" Phil asked once we were alone. "Definitely" I replied. I'll just do a little Goose straight up unless you got mixers" I said. "Oh snap, trying to go hard are we?' "I'm a pro at this shit, just pour" I said. "Oh okay, I see how it is" he answered. And I began sipping away all my inhibitions and barriers.

To be continued