SZNS SERIES 1: Summer by Maria Writes (book series for 10 year olds .TXT) 📕

"No, I won't leave you here. I'll stay and besides it much better to drink not to dance. And I don't feel like talking with someone anyway."

Caroline nodded and continued drinking. It's their fifth bottle already but they're still standing strong. "You never said anything against dating my brother. Do you want to date him? I'm okay with it, so if you two get married, we're finally sisters."

She sighed at what her friend said. As much as possible, she doesn't want to talk about Jesse. What he said on the beach still lingers her mind and hurts her still. It's best to keep her distance from him and avoid talking about him.

"I told you, there's nothing to talk to about us. If you're thinking something is going on between us, that's nothing."

Chloe continued drinking, she can already feel her head spinning but that didn't stop her. Her sight is still clear so she can still drive. "Come on, let's get out of here. Let's go somewhere else."

Chloe literally dragged Caroline out her seat and out of the bar. It took her long enough to find where she parked her car because it's already dark outside. The neon lights wrapping around them is not really helping and just hurts her eyes. When they reached her car, she hopped in and started the engine. She drove until they reached a club called Olympus. It has a huge neon sign at the top of the two-story building.

People are coming in and out of it. From her car her can hear the Jazz music coming out of the club.

They went inside and head to the bar. They place looks so girly yet vintage. It looked like a small vintage opera house that was redecorated to look like a club. Luckily, it's not a strip club, more like a cabaret. "We'll get to cosmos please, thank you." The bartender gave her a smile then obliged. Caroline is talking to someone sitting beside her. That's fast. Well, she can't really blame her friend, she's very friendly.

When the bartender placed the glass in front of her, she quickly took a sip. "What's up with this club? What's so special about it? Your place is jammed pack." She asked the waiter.

"Brit is performing tonight. Well, she does every night. But every Saturday night, she's opening and closing the show. She's the only you'll see perform. Well, except for the backups of course. Saturday night is like Brit day here in Olympus." The waiter named Daniel, as written on his name plate, said proudly. Must be that Brit's man, or fan. Whatever.

"So, this Brit, she's talented for sure. Or else people won't come here to see her, right?" She's being nosy, maybe it was the alcohol talking. Usually, she doesn't care about other people's business, unless she's drunk. Daniel just nodded and went back to his work.

Caroline drank her Cosmo bottoms up and called for another drink. "One more glass please. And one more for my friend here."

The bartender prepared Caroline's order. She looked at her phone for the time, 9:30 pm. The club is filling up with people, some are already standing, while some already exited the area. Then after a while, the place was filled by the music courtesy of the band and everyone was silence. Must be that Brit performing.

She faced the stage where the lights are dimming. Sultry tune entered her ears the same time a silhouette appeared on the stage, the beat given by the band is so energetic and it intrigues her what the next actions are going to be. Caroline is now watching what's happening on the stage as well. Looks like she sobered up because of the music.

"So that is what people are anticipating in this club? Watching a shadow dance?" Caroline whispered on her ear. She just shushed her and gave her full attention on what's happening on the stage. The beat of the drums stopped and as if on cue, a soprano voice was heard from the stage and lights started flashing.

She was shocked to see who Brit was. Her eyed widen as well as her mouth. "So, this is where Britney works? Damn." Chloe and Caroline shared a look and continued watching the commotion on the stage. It is magnificent. The vibes her performance is emitting is so out of this world. No wonder people keep coming back for her.

Suddenly, the music went to a halt and the performers disappeared. Everybody applaud while both her and Caroline are still gaping. Then a few minutes later, someone tapped her shoulder. "I knew it was you, I saw you from the stage but I wasn't sure. Now I am. Oh God, Chloe where have you been? I missed you." Britney gave her and Caroline a hug. She was still shock. Seeing her on stage was something. She was right all along that this girl is powerful when it comes to performing.

"Yeah, wow. We didn't know you work here. That number was so sick, Britney. So proud of you."

Caroline snorted "Yeah bitch, my drunkenness flew out of the window. You're good."

She does, and she can't say anything that will be against it. Britney rocked the stage earlier in her sailor shorts and tight tank top paired with suspenders and black 8-inch pumps. If Britney's tall barefoot, now she looks like a giant wearing those heels. But she looks good in it.

"Just get anything you want girls, drinks on me. I have to go now; I still have a show to run. I'll see you after the show maybe." Britney smiled at them and gave her a sharp look. "Don't you dare escape; I've heard a lot of things. We have tons of catching up to do. See you later."

Chloe faced the bar and ordered a drink.