Chapter 13

It is about time I turn this club frolic. Seeing the DJ in his corner gave me the perfect idea for the night. I leave the bar area and walk towards the DJ giving him my brief idea and he agrees to it.

I walk towards the main stairs with a microphone in my hands.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen!" I exclaim and all eyes turn on me. Even the pretty distracted Mena stops his flirting and eyes me curiously.

"It's my birthday today and my friends brought me here to have some fun," I announce. I hear a few happy birthday wishes from the crowd.

"However, an idiotic friend of mine said that I'm boring, antisocial, plain Jain," I know he didn't say all those words but I had to add more spice.

"You're sexy girlllll," a voice from the crowd appreciates.

"It's my birthday, ama do what I like, ama party tonight, ama prove him wrong."

The DJ backs me up and plays a song that I have heard Fine sing and dance to which made me grasp a few words. The beat pumps from the speakers from wherever they were hidden and all eyes are focused on me, readying themselves for a free concert.

I was bringing a great artist live to them. The song was UP by Cardi b. As soon as it started I placed the microphone down and began singing and dancing.

Up up up up

Once upon a time man I heard that I was ugly

Came from nothing no boy wanna mess with me

I instructed the DJ to play a clean version of the song. There is no way i will curse. A few males start cheering and surrounding me. Luckily, I was at a much higher level than them. That way people would see my moves easily.

Fine and Mia join me up, they were too cheerful.

I say my face bomb

Ass tight

Racks stack up shaq height

Jewelry on me, flashlight

I been lit since last night

Hit him with that good good

Make you wanna act right

Broke boys don't deserve no kitty

The crowd yelled,

I know that's right

The song ends and other songs are played. We were taken back to old school. A legendary group, Destiny's child Bootylicious. My friends were moving along to the music and so was I. Everyone in the club was having a blast.

Thank goodness Fine gave me a jumpsuit or else I would not be able to lure anyone with my usual attire.

If my mother saw me in this club entertaining strangers, she would be disappointed but if she were here to see me split, she would most likely have donated cash to the ballet institution I attended back when I was younger.

Mia and Fine go back down and join the crowd.Other songs are played.I am still dancing, twerking, twirling, bouncing as the main event in the entire 24/7 CLUB.

It is not my doing but the Vodka.

Oh! I will never drink again. I hope I do not vomit on anyone.

My eyes land on Mena. He is fuming with anger. Yes, get angry because I have automatically won the bet. My friends are too busy filming me to notice Mena's anger.

He bursts through the crowd and throws me over his lean back to prevent anyone from grabbing me forcefully.

"We're leaving." He tells his friends.

"It's only 11:50 pm Benjamin it's way too early," Ana protests but I can not see her disappointed face as my face is on Mena's back and his front is towards them.

Too weak to watch the drama unfold before me, I stay put on his back and take in his sweet masculine scent. He smells like vanilla. It is enchanting.

"Whatever you will fucking order an Uber since y'all too drunk to drive." He states.

The argument finally comes to a conclusion of Benjamin taking me out by force with every piercing eye on us. Vodka what did you do to me?

The cold air outside hits my body as soon as the doors of the club fling open with me still resting on his back.

"Mrs wait!" The bar attender comes following behind us with my purse in his hands.

"Here you forgot your purse," he gives it to me," I thank him and he goes back inside not wanting to get involved in my mess.

"Put me down right now Benjamin!" I try ordering but my voice comes out as a whine. He finally puts me down.

"How much did you have to drink?" He asks. His hand firmly gripping the top of his Ferrari.

"I don't know, three."

"Only three and you're all acting crazy. What the fuck is wrong with you?" He shouts.

"Hey! don't yell at me Benjamin." I shout back at him.

I am spending my birthday arguing on the street with Mena like we are some crazy lovers. How dare he yell at me! He is the one who came up with the bet. He did not see me shout at him for flirting with Other girls.

"So what should I do then, congratulate you?" Is he really asking me that.

"You have no right to lecture me about how I live my life," I tell him.

"Even if I want to spend the entire night in that club that is non of business," I add.

The cold breeze outside can not blow out the fire lighting between us.

"Is that why you got all dressed up? Maybe you knew Fine was bringing you to a club so you didn't waste the opportunity to act all bitchy in there. You wanted to add a little spice in your boring life." I swear I almost smacked his perfect face as soon as those assumptions left his mouth. My eyes are trying so hard to keep my tears in check.

"How can you think that of me Mena?" My tears spill on my cheeks. I continue speaking.

"I'm contented with my boring life style, thank you." I say emphasizing on the word "boring".

Without much of a bye I turn my back on him and start to walk away from him.

"Where are you going?" He asks. I do not respond.

I hear footsteps follow behind me till they die as Mena's body stands in front of me.

"Let's go Becky," is he that dumb to notice that I'd rather walk to Reform Academy at midnight than ride with him in his car. He has made me angry. He blocks me when I try moving past him.

"Move Benjamin," my voice sounds hoarse.

"Let's go I'll drop you,"

"I'm trying to spice up my boring life by walking late in the night," I fire him.

"Stop being so stubborn."

"Just leave me alone." I move past him but he holds a grip on my hand and turns me to face him.

"What is wrong with you? Can't you just let me be!" My voice almost tearing up again.

"I'm sorry," he says hesitantly.

"I'm sorry Becky I didn't mean what I said. I guess I was angry or disappointed," he continues.

"And I'm both of those plus more Benjamin." I say loud enough for him to hear.

"I know and I'm sorry. Just please don't walk alone at this hour. It's dangerous, please." Benjamin begs, he is actually begging me to ride with him. I know it might have been hard for him to apologize but I will not forgive him that easily.

I almost turn him down but there is no way I will get a cab easily. I am sure the Uber of Fine and her friends has already been ordered so I swallow my pride.

"If you insult me again, I'll make use of my feet," I firmly state and mean it.

My legs take me to his car and I plant myself in it. He joins me in a few seconds and starts the car.