Tasha stood outside the club for a moment, staring at the bright lights flashing above the entrance.The sound of loud music and laughter spilled out every time the door opened.
She sighed
Parties were never really her thing,but tonight wasn't about her
It was Laaya
"Tasha! what are u doing out here?"
Laaya's cheerful voice came from behind her.
Tasha turned around and saw her best friend walking toward her with a big smile on her face. Laaya looked stunning in her sparkling dress clearly enjoyed every moment of the night.
"l' was just taking a breath", Tasha said with a small laugh.
Laaya grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the door.
"No escaping tonight",she said playfully."This is my celebration, and my best friend has to be inside with me".
Tasha smiled. she could never say no to Laaya.
The moment they stepped inside,the loud music surrounded them.The club was full of people dancing, laughing,and talking.
Colourful lights flashing across the room, making everything feel alive.
Laaya immediately started greeting people who came to congratulate her.
Tasha stood beside her, smiling politely as she watched her friend enjoy the attention.
"You see?" Laaya said excitedly.
"Tonight is going to be amazing".
"l can already tell",Tasha replied.
A few minutes later, Laaya was pulled onto the dance floor by same of her friends.
" Come with us!" Laaya shouted over the music.
Tasha shook her head and laughed.
" l"ll sit this one out".
Laaya pointed at her playfully." Don't go anywhere".
" l won't" .
Tasha walked toward the bar and set down on the stool. She ordered a drink and slowly looked around the room.
People were laughing, dancing, and enjoying themselves.
But somehow, she still felt a little out of place.
Maybe she just wasn't the party type.
Just as she lifted her glass, the main door of the club opened.
For some reason Tasha's eyes moved toward the entrance.
A tall man walked inside.
He moved with quite confidence,his calm expression making him stand out from everyone else in the room.
let wasn't just his appearance.
lt was the way he carried himself.
Like he didn't need to try to get attention.
And yet people were already noticing him.
Tasha frowned slightly surprised that she couldn't seem to look away.
"who is that?" she murmured softly to herself.
The man scanned the room briefly before walking toward the bar.
Toward her
Tasha quickly looked away pretending to focus on her drink.
Her heart was suddenly beating a little faster,and she didn't even know why.
The stool next to her moved slightly as someone sat down.
"whiskey",the man said calmly to the bartender.
His voice was deep and steedy.
Tasha couldn't help it.
She glanced sideways.
Up close, he looked even more striking.
His expression was serious,but there was something mysterious about him.
As if he carried stories he never told anyone.
Almost as if he felt her gaze,the man turned his head slightly.
Their eyes met.
For a brief moment,the loud music and noise around them seemed to disappear.
Tasha quickly looked away, feeling embarrassed.
Why was she staring at a stranger?
First time here?the man asked suddenly.
Tasha blinked in surprise before looking at him again.
"ls it that obvious?" she asked with a small smile.
"A little" he replied.
The bartender placed his drink in front of him.
He picked it up casually.
"l'm Collen" he said
Tasha hesitated for a second before answering "Tasha"
For some reason, saying her name out loud to him felt different.
Collen nodded slightly.
"lt's nice to meet you Tasha",
Before she could respond, Laaya suddenly appeared beside them.
"There you are!" Laaya said excitedly.
"l've been looking for u everywhere"
Tasha laughed softly.
"l told you l'd be at the bar "
Laaya then noticed Collen sitting neck to her.
Her expression changed into a playful smile.
"Well,well" she said"
Looks like u made a new friend"
Tasha felt slightly embarrassed
"We were just talking"
Collen stood up calmly.
"l should probably let u enjoy your night" he said.
But before walking away, he looked at Tasha again.
Just for a moment.
Something about that made her heart skip
l hope we meet again", he said quickly.
Then he walked away into the crowd.
Tasha watched him disappear between the dancing people.
She didn't know why, but something inside her told that this wouldn't be the last time she saw Collen.
And somehow
Meeting him tonight felt like the beginning of something she couldn't get understand.
Something that might completely change her life.
Tasha kept staring at the crowd for few seconds after Collen disappeared.
"Hello?" Laaya waved her hand in front of Tasha's face
Tasha blinked and looked at her.
" What?" she asked
Laaya crossed her arms with a teasing smile
"Don't be ridiculous, l just met him"
Laaya raised an eyebrow.
"Exactly. And yet you were staring like someone who just saw something very interesting".
Tasha picked up her drink again, trying to act normal.
"He just seems..... different, she admitted quietly.
Laaya leaned closer.
" Oh really? Different how?"
" l don't know', Tasha said honestly.
"There's just something about him"
Before Laaya could tease her more, a group of friends called Laaya back to the dance floor.
Laaya! come here!"
Laaya sighed dramatically.
" Duty calls" she said, pointing at Tasha's, " But we are definitely talking about this later.
Tasha rolled her eyes but smiled.
"Go enjoy your night".
Laaya ran back toward the dance floor, leaving Tasha alone again at the bar.
Tasha slowly turned her head, scanning the room.
For a moment she wondered if she could spot Collen somewhere in the crowd.
But he was nowhere to be seen.
She shook her head at herself.
Why am l even thinking about him? she thought.
Just then, her phone buzzed in her purse.
She pulled it out and saw a message from an unknown number.
She opened it
UNKNOWN NUMBER:
l hope u are enjoying the night
Tasha frowned.
who's this?