At the club

Rebecca’s POV

The club was parked to the brim. We could hardly find our way through the gate. I noticed that it was a must to pay at the gate to go inside. Nica paid for our tickets, and we were allowed inside into the VIP area. There were few people there because the tickets cost a lot of money. “It looks like people love this musician a lot, Nica.” I shouted because of the loud music which was playing. “Yeah, I love him too, that is why I am here.” Nica told me.

“He hasn’t arrived yet. He will be coming later.” She adds. I look around and there are countless people. Some are kissing each other, some are laughing and others are dancing with their partners. I wish Carlos were here, so we could have a good time together. Ooh, how I miss him.

“What will you drink Rebecca, I want to make an order” She tells me. I really don’t know what to say. I don't even know the names of the drinks. All I can remember is Del Monte juice. “Del Monte Nica, for mango.” I say.

“Ok, I will not say anything about that; I respect your decision not to drink. So, you will have that one.” I am glad that she likes it. She goes over and comes with the drinks. It’s like she had prepared everything already. I feel very nervous, it’s like everywhere I have been today I don’t fit. This is not my life at all and I can feel it. I am not used to this.

“Here, girlfriend, you can now serve yourself.” She said as she placed them on a small table near us. She then sat beside me, opened her drink and started to drink. It was alcohol while I was drinking simple juice. Everybody must think I am a 'church girl', going to a club to drink juice, who does that?

“Thanks Nica, This is the best day I have had since I came to the university. I appreciate it, and please do not drink too much. I cannot carry you, you know.” I said to her. She laughs after I say that. “No, I will not. You are here anyway, so I don’t have to worry about anything.” She then adds her drink to my juice. I want to complain, but I don’t want to embarrass myself in front of all those people. “Try that and thank me later.” She adds.

So, I took a sip of my juice this time and it has changed its taste. I didn’t like the taste at first, but after I took a few sips, I began to like it. I finish the whole glass within a minute and I add another one, not forgetting to add Nica’s drink to it. “Ooh, girl, be careful.” I hear Nica say. She was looking at me while smiling broadly. The drink gave me confidence I never had before and within one hour I had completely forgotten about my principles, and I was ready for anything.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome on the stage the long awaited and loved artist King Bidets.” The DJ announced. The musician was already here, and the entire congregation welcomed him with a loud noise from every corner of the club. It was really fun, and immediately he was given the microphone and the ground became lit. I mean, he shook the whole place with his melodious music. People began to dance, and I was not left behind, I joined them. I wanted to show everyone that I also got the moves.

I even forgot that I was with Nica this time, I just concentrated on myself. “Hey, beautiful,” A male voice said from behind me. I turned, and it was this tall, handsome guy. “Hey handsome.” I said. “How can I help you.” I found myself saying while touching his biceps. They looked really great, and they made him look too attractive.

“I want to dance with you. I noticed you are really great.” He said. I was never a good dancer, never, I laughed after what he had said. But I gave him the chance to dance with me anyway. We danced, and after a while he offered me his drink. I took it and drank it whole without even caring it was my first time. Thirty minutes after that moment, I could not recognize myself anymore. My vision became blurry and I could hardly recognize the people in there. The boy who was dancing with me left because I was an embarrassment to him, and they were other pretty girls too who knew how to take care of themselves. “Nica…………. Nica.” I shouted her name. She was the only one who could help in my situation. I remember falling down and thereafter, I could not remember what happened next.

Nica’s POV

I decided to take Rebecca out for lunch, but then I had a little surprise after we were out of the hotel. I know she had never been to a club before, so that is where I will take her. I had to make that naive side of her go away. She had to be bold and fearless like me. I know she has never been to a fancy place, so I will take her to my favorite hotel and I know she will like it there.

I was right anyway because after I took her to the hotel she was delighted, and she enjoyed the food even though she had never seen it before. After that is where things got really messy and interesting. I took her to the club. At first, she wanted to deny it, but I convinced her to come because it was my treat.

We went and as usual, she wanted her daily juice “Del Monte”. I brought it to her and I took my daily alcohol. I decided to add a little of it to her juice. She looked as if she wanted to complain, but she could not. “Try that and thank me later.” As a good friend, I encouraged her, and she took my advice and took a sip of it.

I bet it tasted horrible, but after a while I discovered she had finished the whole glass. “Whoa this girl.” I said to myself. She later added my drink to hers by herself; she had already loved it. I was happy for her, I let her enjoy every minute of this day.

I completely forgot about Rebecca when I saw her dancing with a certain boy at the club. He was handsome and masculine. They really matched each other that time. I decided to take a few pictures of him and her, so I could show her when she was sober, before minding my own business.

I don’t know what happened because I started hearing Rebecca shouting my name. I turned to check on her and Goodness, she was really wasted. Everyone was looking at her as she made this complete drama. The boy she was with had run away from her. I went over to get her but before reaching her she had already fallen down and was unconscious. She had too much to drink and, considering it was her first time, her entire system was confused.

What do I do now? I ask myself. It was too early to go home, and I didn’t know how to get Rebecca out of the club in her condition because she was snoring loudly by now. I should have probably monitored her drinking this night, but I had my things to do and not check on her the entire night.

“Hey, do you have rooms here maybe, my friend wants to go and sleep.” I asked a gentleman who worked in the club and luckily the rooms were available. I asked him to help me carry Rebecca to the room, and he accepted. “You sleep now, you drank girl. What a disaster.” I said to Rebecca, and I left her there. I had the rest of the night to enjoy.