Night shift - Completed

Chapter 62

Poppy's PoV
*this chapter contains mature themes that may upset some readers - please read with caution as this contains attempted assault*

I met up with the girls and headed to the club they had picked, one I hadn't been to before in the centre of the city called Luxe. It was an amazing looking place; guards at the door held clipboards of VIP names, the queue to get in went down the road and round the corner and the music could be heard from the street outside. The place looked modern and chic, huge glass windows projected the flashing club lights out onto the otherwise dark and quiet street, making everyone more excited to get in. Crystal headed straight to the bouncer and after a quick chat, he ticked our names off and opened the door to allow us inside.
We headed into the club's VIP area and instantly a waiter came to greet us, offering us a menu of drinks that he was going to collect from the bar for us. We all ordered cocktails as we sat down and finally tried to hold a conversation.

"So, Poppy are you excited to start your new role?" Crystal asked politely. I nodded my head and received smiles from all the girls.

"Yeah." I said, despite the tone not matching the answer. They all gave me a confused look. "I don't know why, but I'm really nervous!" They all let out a laugh in relief that it wasn't anything more. I don't know why but my anxiety was eating this up and thoroughly enjoying it. I was going to be doing the exact same job as I had been for all those years, in fact it would probably equate to less stress and work hours, yet something was nagging at me that I wouldn't do a good job. "Not to mention that I screwed up with Calum... again." He probably hated the idea of me working with him right now. He could barely stand the sight of me before I left to come here today. The girls furrowed their brows as the waiter brought the drinks to the table with a smile. We all took a moment to sip our drink, appreciating the fruity flavours that interlinked so nicely with the sharp lingering taste of the alcohol.

"What's been happening?" Sierra asked carefully.

"I've been so caught up with everything that I haven't really spent any time with him. I forgot to tell him about my all clear at the hospital and I think he just feels forgotten about. No matter what happens he's always there for me but I keep forgetting to do what's best for him." I sighed heavily, realisation suddenly hitting me properly and sending a wave of guilt over me. I'd royally screwed up... again. Bex leant forwards, her elbows propping her up as she listened intently. Her head rested on her fists as she took in every word.

"I'm sure he's not that upset." She began. "He's got so much happening in his life too it's probably easier to take out on you. Management have been hard on them, they've got to start touring again even if his ankle isn't healed and they're thinking about bringing in another bassist to play in the background with him just pretending if he's not better. That's gotta be hard to hear..." She lifted herself up and flung her hands out to prove her point, sending her drink flying onto the floor and spilling everywhere. "Shit!" She cursed as a VIP waiter rushed over and began to mop up the mess. "I'm so sorry!"

"Honestly, it's no problem miss. Would you like me to get you another drink?" He offered politely.

"No, it's fine. It was my mistake. I'll head to the bar and try to be less clumsy!" She said with an embarrassed laugh. "Back in a sec, guys." She said as she headed out of the VIP area and towards the bar. I kept an eye on her the whole way there just to make sure she was okay.

"Honestly, that girl!" Sierra said as she shook her head. "She gets herself into these situations all the time. It's like she's got some curse on her or something!" She let out a little giggle which Crystal joined in with. I was still watching her intently at the bar. A man sidled up to her and tried to talk to her but she seemed to ignore him. He carried on talking to her as she waited for her drink and she eventually answered, something short and to the point before she turned back to the bar. The man began to get closer to her and I could see her stiffen uncomfortably.