14 Chapter 14: Sorry (1/2)

”So, is there any reason why we're out here?”

I take a long drag on my cigarette,

”I hate clubs. The only reason i'm here is because Layla wanted to celebrate my promotion.”

”Oh, that girl who was pulling you around all night?”

”Yeah, let's head back.”

We walk back inside he club and head over to the bar.

”Just two beers please.”

”Gotcha.”

I hand him his drink and we sit down at the bar.

”So, whadda wanna know, new blood?”

He takes a sip,

”Well for starters, are you and Layla together?”

A smile appears on my face,

”Yeah, why? You wanna do her?”

”Nah man, I was just asking because she just left with some guy.”

He points to where she's at. She takes some mans hand and is leading him to the bathrooms.

”What the hell?!”

I jump up and sprint to the bathrooms. I burst in every stall until I get to the last one.

”Ricky?! Wait, I can explain!”

My heart sinks and my emotions fade. She tries to touch me but I back away from her.

I leave the club and hail a cab,

”Ricardo, please! Let me explain!”

I don't know why I stopped walking, but I do.

”Ricky, he put something in my drink! I swear it!”

”You lying bitch! I was at the bar with you when you took those shots!”

I am beyond irate. I see the new guy standing awkwardly and I wave him over.

”New guy, we're leaving.”

He hops in the car with me.

”A donde van ustedes dos?”

(Where are you two going?)

”Just take us to the hotel.”

***

”Hey uh, Carlos? You know how to load a gun?”

”Psh, yeah ése.”

I toss his a gun and open the drawer.

”Bullets are in here. Load up and be ready in five.”

***

”GO, GO, GO!!!”

Carlos hits the gas and I roll the window up.

We look at each other and burst out laughing.

”Welcome to the gang new guy.”