Sketchpads and Guitars

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“you ready to go to the pub?” Kenna said for the nth time that day, Mary finally agreed to come with her as her gratitude for Kenna when she “forced” her to call Francis, it was just a trivial thing but Mary felt that she should do something for Kenna in return.

“I should be the one asking you that question…you’re going on a date with what’s his name again… Bash?” Mary asked

“well, I’m not nervous or anything” Kenna shrugged

“of course you’re not” Mary said with a tone that seems to imply something

“oh stop it Mary, he just asked me out and that’s it plus you’re going with me so this doesn’t really count as a date” Kenna defended

“whatever darling” Mary rolls her eyes and laughs

(later that evening)

Kenna pushed the door of the pub and immediately looked for Bash

“do you see him? I don’t really know what he looks like so you’re on your own” Mary mumbled behind Kenna

The pub is quite huge and its design is a mixture of vintage and contemporary style and the stage have been set up for a band that will perform that night

“there you are!” Bash said as he smiles to both Kenna and Mary

“I almost thought that you weren’t coming” Bash added

“I wouldn’t miss the chance to see this place, and oh by the way…Bash, meet Mary” Kenna makes way for the two

“hi, it’s a pleasure to meet you” Bash said as he extends his right hand to Mary and showed a big smile

“it’s a pleasure to meet you too” Mary said returning the gesture

“jeez you two are too formal” Kenna interrupted, Bash and Mary just laughed

“so let’s get a table” Bash said as he leads the way to a semi-circular couch with a round table

After an hour of chatting with each other, the members of the band that will perform, finally went to the stage

“did I mention that my brother is performing tonight?” Bash informed Kenna and Mary

“really? Which one?” Kenna asked looking excited

“Francis, he’s  the vocalist” Bash said sounding quite proud

“oooh Francis” Kenna said with a teasing look to Mary

“oh, do you guys know each other?” Bash said to Mary

“uhm we’re not really that close but we talk sometimes” Mary answer

“and he walks Mary to class” Kenna added

“ohh you’re the Mary” Bash said upon his realization

“what do you mean ‘the’?” Mary said with a smile on her face

“oh, nothing… it’s just.. I think he mentioned you once or twice” Bash asked

“really? What did he say?” Mary said

“that he gave you his CD and all that” Bash said while teasing Mary

“sooo, do you think your brother likes my friend here?” Kenna asked Bash

“Kenna!” Mary scolded Kenna

“What? I’m just asking” Kenna said mokingly

“well I think that question is not mine to answer” Bash said as he leans back to the couch