Try Me (Drunk In Love #1)

Chapter Twenty Seven

*Three days later. The day of party. *

I reach Lush wide awake, the coffee kicking in just in time. Tabitha greets me as soon as I walk inside. She asks me a few questions related to the party while I survey the decorated area.

The 'congratulation' banner adorn the wall opposite from bar, whereas the gate is covered with LED lights. It is some kind celebration for a duo named 88 Camino and Derek Wise. Never heard of them, but by the sound of it, they might be rappers and that isn't my forte.

I assign everyone what they will do at tonight's party. For the function, the whole bar has been shut down. They must be real VVIPs.

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The party is going on in full swing. Alchohol is flowing free as well as substances. Everyone is seemed to be either high or drunk, even the rappers themselves. Bass boosted music is playing by the dj which have most of the crowd grinding to each other.

I have taken it upon me and Jackie, my co bartender, to serve drinks to the crowd. The song switches to a familiar one when I near the VIP section. The dj plays What You Want, one of Abel's song with Belly.

The VIP area is dimly lit which makes it harder for me to see who I am serving. A familiar voice say my name in a surprised tone, making me squint my eyes to make out who it is. Wassim or Sal sits on the plush red sofa, his hand outstretched to pick up his drink. I give him a smile and turn around when someone ask him about me.

"She is a friend of mine. Of us, actually." He says.

When I come back to the bar, I have ordered Tabitha to take my place and leave me here making drinks. If Sal is here, that means Abel can come too. What if he comes and sees me mixing drinks or serving? It will be so bad for his reputation. I hope he don't come.

But as they say, what you fear the most is what happens. Abel enter the venue, making everyone's head turned towards him. A beautiful smile adorn his face, he moves towards the rapper duo first, hugging them and shaking hands.

He is wearing his usual dark clothes, jeans, a plain black tee shirt and plaid jacket. He also wears a cap which makes him look even more sexy and mysterious. His eyes roam around the venue, probably examining the decoration. Or he might be looking for me. He knows this is my work place but he doesn't know if I am working tonight.

He is soon called towards the VIP area and I take a relieved breath. I go back to making drinks and ready appetisers that have been brought from kitchen.

For half of the party, I have managed to successfully duck Abel, I am sure Sal might have informed him I am here but he have made no attempt to come to the bar or call for me. I am glad, I don't want to ruin their good time.

I am arranging just arrived liquor on the shelves while moving my body to the upbeat the dj is playing when Abel startles me.

"Would love to see that on dance floor." I turn around and see him smirking while looking me up and down. I feel the heat in my cheeks and try to hide it.

I slowly turn back and with the sweetest voice I can manage I ask, "Would you like something to drink?"

"Whiskey." I smile and nod my head then turn to take the bottle from the shelf. I put a glass on the counter in front of him and pour him Daniel's. I ask whether he wants ice and he declines, taking the glass in hand and taking a sip. Just then my manager arrives asking me how everything is going on.

"Great. The alcohol that arrived is already arranged and I checked the kithcen, food is enough." I infrom him. He puts a hand on my shoulder in encouragement. As he leaves, he sees Abel and walks towards him grinning.

"Mr. Tesfaye." He put his hand out for handshake. "Adam." Abel replies and hugs him.

"You know Abel?" Before I can stop myself, I ask Mr. Welker.

"Yeah, who doesn't know him. But how do you both know each other?" He motions to us.

"She is my-" "We are friends." Me and Abel say at the same time. From the corner of my eye, I see him turning to look at me.

"More like acquaintance." I fake smile at Adam. He nods his head then goes his way. I back away from the bar counter a little and steal a glance at him. His eyes are cast down and he is very busy in enjoying his whiskey.

"I'd like Hennessy, please." A guy with long dreads orders and I pour him his drink.

I still have a few bottles to put up so I turn get to work on them. The dread guy has striked up a conversation with Abel but as their voice is low, I only catch a few words.

"... and it is done. Also, Red called me again. Talk to him man, before he lose his damn mind and become a problem for us." Then they go quiet which I take as a que to turn back to them.

"Would you both like anything else?" I ask them low voice. They both shake their head no and the dread guy gets up and leave. I pick his glass and with a rag, clean the counter.