I saw myself in the mirror for the last time, I left my apartment. I was getting that weird feeling inside my belly as if I am meeting them for the first time. Funny right?…
I hailed a cab and lead us to the ‘ Paradise Club’. Hardly a half an hour ride and here I was standing below the club. It was written ‘ PARADISE CLUB’ in bright neon lights. I smiled to myself and thought it was time to enjoy a little.
I moved towards the entrance and saw two bulky guys standing. They had great muscles, they were wearing all-black attire. Tight-fitting shirts were enhancing their scary and intimidating nature. If they flex their hand a little all their nerves will get out of their bodies.
I was moving close to the entrance when I heard someone call my name. “Maya”, I turned and saw Avi, I waved my hand and said,” hi”. He captured me in a bro hug. Yeah, everything was sorted later. We were fine. He was just not used to be denied at that time, he said he had a crush on me. Really? Me… how is that possible?
I was literally laughing at his statement and it was fine later. After it, we entered the club. It was all dark and spotlights roaming all over the club every now and then. The music was just so loud, enough to wake every dirty desire to hit the rock bottom.
He was holding my hand and dragging me towards our booth, where everybody was settled already.
All the teenagers here, were dancing as if possessed. They were enjoying as if there’s no tomorrow. Yeah! I like this concept as well, get wasted so easily. I was already grinning from ear to ear. I was already enjoying and feeling to live this night. We reached our booth, I saw Ria, Rony, Mia, and other friends of them. Ria didn’t saw me at first, as I was standing behind this tall and muscular creature, named Avi. She shrieked, “Maya….” and jumped on me as if I am going to run. She hugged me tightly and whispered, “Miss you…”.
I chuckled, she didn’t changed a bit in past two years. I wished the birthday boy and did usual pleasantries with everyone.
Soon, everybody started leaving for the dance floor, only Mia, me, Avi and other guy from college, I don’t even remember his name, were left. Afterwards Mia moved with the other guy, it was just Avi and me. We had some usual but unusual conversation. After few seconds we were silent, with nothing to speak. We were busy peeking here and there.
After having some time, suddenly Avi chimmed,” Maya, let’s dance… will you accompany me..”. He was starting with a puppy eyes, I won’t deny his charm, he was sexy but I never felt anything towards him. He was waiting intently for my answer. I chuckled a little at his expression and said,” Yes! Let’s hit the floor”. He smiled his one of the sexiest smile and extended his hand, I accepted it without any hesitation. We headed towards the floor.
We were about to start when the song was changed to Maroon 5’s, “Moves like Jagger”. He asked softly, ” Can I hold you?”. I simply moved a little close and dragged him by his jacket and started dancing. He was left gaping, really, it was funny and a must to see….
He lowered near my ear and said, “Maya, let’s show them..”. I chuckled and he circled his hands on my waist. I put my hand on his shoulders, we started dancing.
Soon, the song was changed to Shaggy’s, ” Hey Sexy Lady”, he moved a little behind and twisted me back. This time my back was facing his chest, we started swaying and shaking on every beat in unison. I was enjoying it.
After few minutes, we both were sweaty and then I saw what every girl sees. He had sweat glistening on his forehead, he had a perfect hazel eyes, a lady killer smile and a perfect lips. His shirt was thin, so all his sweat made his shirt stick on his abs, he was looking killer in those faded denims. I didn’t notice that I was ogling him until he cleared his throat and said,” I guess, somebody is eye raping… me….”. I chuckled and said,” What? You are sexy.. and I know that….”. He caught his head as if spinning and said,” Am I hallucinating, Maya said I am sexy… i can’t believe it”. I laughed and punched him on his shoulders. We continued our dancing and flirting, I was enjoying…. until I saw those eyes….
I blinked and stared a little closely, but he was no where. Then I assured myself, that he won’t come, he didn’t came in last 6 years, he won’t. I ignored my conscience and continued with dancing.
I was getting uneasy, I was feeling somebody’s stare on me, as if someone is starting at the back of my skull. After few seconds, we headed back to booth. Avi said,” Maya, I wish I was not hitched…. I… really wish….”. I laughed and said,” Don’t get your hopes to high and who is she? “. He chuckled, ” hush, you are back, I didn’t know you could flirt so well…. but I still wish, I was not hitched”. I patted his back and said, ” it happens… she might be lucky!! You are lucky…., be happy… idiot”.
He nodded and said,” thank you for agreeing to dance, I was trying from past 6 years and I succeeded finally, you are amazing…. on floor”. I smiled and said,” Thank you.. bestie….”. We were having our usual conversation, when everybody started coming back.
After cake cutting, we all started getting messy like kids throwing cake here and there on each others face. I was having the best time of my life, when I heard someone familiar…..,” I guess I was invited.. as well…”.
We turned and saw……. Jacob… with a smirk. Every body except me, hurdles with cake in their hands and his very posh black outfit was ruined. I laughed seeing him ruined, he gave me a cold stare and my laughter died in my throat.
I was happy a moment ago, now I am fidgeting and planning to run. Everybody settled and started stuffing cake and other stuffs. I was feeling someone’s stare on me continuously…
I tilted my head upwards and saw Jacob, boring hole into me. I ignored him and continued my conversation with others. I was getting cozy with Avi, he was really comfortable company for tonight.
Jacob was busy with other people and starting me and boring holes into me. Suddenly, Avi said,” Guys, thanks and I enjoyed a lot, but I gotta go.. someone’s waiting for me… Cya… guys”. He got up and I stood up to bid him. We hugged and he said,” Miss you… Maya… don’t forget.. thank you for tonight, I enjoyed it.. bye”. I hugged him again and said, ” Thank you sexy, I won’t… take care of yourselves, say hi to her, I hope I will attend your wedding”. He laughed and kissed my hand and left. I was missing him suddenly.
I turned only to see, Jacob ogling me…. i was really frustrated by it and decided to leave. But, Riya caught me back. I was wondering how to escape… busy in making plans…..