Chapitre 22: School Night Out

It is a serene Monday evening. Chlea is terribly tired after a long day at school. They had a lot of activities and all of those needed a lot of thinking. Linguistic theories, how language evolved, famous linguists, and the like were discussed today. She feels like her brain cells are damaged and are already on the verge of extinction.

Chlea took a cold shower to refreshen her body and mind after a long tiring day. She then went on to change in her favorite pajamas.

"Finally! I could rest!" Chlea said while wearing her eye mask. However, as she was about to drift into a deep sleep, she heard a loud banging on her door. "How annoying! Who is that?!" She clenched her fist while going down her bed to open the door.

"Freak! I was on my way to sleep not until you hit my door! Apologize for it! Seriously!" Chlea yelled as she saw it was Hyolyn in a very fancy and revealing dress.

Hyolyn placed her beige Chanel bag on Chlea's couch and crossed her leg. "Geez, what's with you? Sleeping early at 9 PM? Are you trying to be like grandma or what?"

Chlea threw a pillow at her but Hyolyn was too fast to catch it before it lands on her face. "Careful! I spent hours to achieve this look for tonight!" She chuckled.

Chlea, who is looking terribly annoyed right now, asked. "Where are you going? You seem to be all glammed up. You are literally sparkling and shining like a fish."

Hyolyn gasped, "A fish, really? These are not gills these are sequins!" She exclaimed while scrutinizing her own dress.

She pushed Hyolyn out of the room, "Fine, fine. You should get going, I'll be sleeping now. Shoo!" Chlea said.

"Come on, Chley! Go with me! Please!" Hyolyn pleaded while rubbing her hands together.

Chlea crossed her arms, "Why don't you bring your boyfriend with you instead?"

"We fought." Hyolyn sadly replied.

"But I want to have fun! My friend is opening a party club and pub at Wonder Avenue! Come on Chley, come with me!" Hyolyn pleaded while rubbing her hands together.

"Seriously, you know I don't go to that kind of place! Besides I am more than ready to sleep. I am a sleep-deprived human, you see, I am trying to sleep early and change my ways!" Chlea said.

"Come on! Just this time, please? I want to have fun. Just go with me just this time, I promise." Hyolyn asked.

Chlea rolled her eyes, "Fine. Can I wear this?"

"A pajama? Seriously? Obviously no! Not unless the bar decides to have a slumber party theme, which won't happen. But this club is the coolest our city has ever had! So step up your game, wear the nicest dress you have!" Hyolyn suggested.

"Wait, let me just change my clothes. I should let Vaughn know as well." Chlea replied.

"You don't have to let him know, you're with me anyway. There is nothing to worry about!" She assured.

Chlea just ignored Hyolyn and then went back to her wardrobe to change clothes. She slightly curled her hair on the ends which make it sway on her hips. Chlea is wearing a beige silk spaghetti dress and high heels with a black holo bag on her shoulder.

"Are you sure you are not into clubbing? You look more fabulous than me!" Hyolyn excitedly squealed.

"Of course!" Chlea laughed and flipped her hair.

From the outside, the club looks so elegant and luxurious. It has gold and bronze accents on the building and there is a long line of hundreds of people outside waiting to be allowed to go inside.

Hyolyn is wearing a cherry red dress that hugs her perfect and slender body. She is holding a beige clutch bag and her gold heels that made a resounding sound on the marble floor.

As Hyolyn and Chlea got off their car, the valet then immediately approached them as he recognized Hyolyn's car. Apparently, Hyolyn has been a popular figure in this area as she has an active nightlife. The long line of people suddenly parted like Moses passing the red sea when Hyolyn walked her way to the entrance. Chlea and Hyolyn were granted instant pass without having to line for hours.

As a social media influencer and a socialite, Hyolyn is really famous. She can never go unnoticed when she is in this area. A social butterfly indeed.

"Nightlife perks!" Hyolyn screamed while holding a glass of tequila in her hand.

Inside is filled with innumerable people dancing while others are on their respective tables. The entire place is lit with neon lights going everywhere. Up at the stage is a handsome DJ leading the music and hyping the party up.

"Hyolyn is in the house!" The DJ yelled while pointing his hand to Hyolyn's location while his other hand is audio mixing.

The crowd let out a very loud cheer to Hyolyn's presence that almost made Chlea's eardrums burst. She was firmly holding Chlea's hand so as not to lose her in the vast sea of partying people.

"Hey, where are we going?!" Chlea shouted for Hyolyn to hear her.

Hyolyn pointed at a VVIP lounge upstairs where little people could be seen hanging out compared to the ones on the first floor. Unfamiliar faces kept on greeting Hyolyn. Chlea could feel herself almost dissipating in this number of people.

"Hyolyn, here!" A woman in her early twenties waved from afar and chided. She led Chlea and Hyolyn to a vacant gold U-shaped sofa to hang out.

They kissed each other's cheek and Hyolyn introduced each other. "Valerie, this is my cousin Chlea! Chlea, this is Valerie one of my besties!" Hyolyn exclaimed so that she will be heard.

Chlea and Valerie shook each other's hands. To Chlea's shock, Valerie hugged her tight like they know each other so well. "Hi. I'm Valerie, enjoy this party! It's nice to meet you!" And then Valerie went on to continue partying in their exclusive spot.

Hyolyn took a cocktail in one drink and said, "Valerie owns this club! She owns a lot of exclusive ones in the area!"

Chlea just nodded and peacefully sat down. She was given a non-alcoholic cocktail and she drank it right away.

"Come on Chley, you just can't sit there until the party is over! Loosen up!" Hyolyn said as she dragged Chlea to the dancefloor.

"CHEERS!" Hyolyn exclaimed while handing Chlea a glass of tequila with salt and lime as a chaser.

"Drink it! Take the shot!" As people around them cheered for Chlea.

"Do you want me to drop dead!?" She shouted to Hyolyn but the surrounding is too loud for her to hear.

She has no choice but to take the shot. Her face winced to the strong and unfamiliar taste of tequila. She felt like a fire passed through her through the stomach. However, Chlea felt the urge to drink again and again.

After almost an hour of partying and dancing, Hyolyn's group decided to rest and sit down on their VVIP lounge. Their location provides them a sweeping view of the place and as well as the cityscape.

Chlea could already feel her head throbbing while her vision turning double but she firmly closed her eyes and shook her head to regain focus.

"Oh, look who's here! Guys, this is our invited DJ for tonight's grand opening! Do I even have to introduce him? Anyway, this is Luca Montealto, the famous celebrity DJ!" Valerie shrieked as she introduced him to everyone.

In all fairness, Luca is the literal embodiment of the word 'hot'. Luca has shoulder-length hair which looks so good for him. He got the upper half of it ponytailed while the other half is left loose. He has a strong physique and looks like he is working out. Oozing with a Cassanova aura.

With eyes as keen as an eagle towards its prey, he immediately spotted Chlea sitting by herself on the exclusive lounge because Hyolyn is downstairs partying. He then went on to her seat.

"Hi, enjoying the party?" Luca said as he sat down to rest. Another DJ is on the stage right now and he took this opportunity to mingle with others.

Chlea, who is evidently drunk at this moment, replied. "Party? Yes, I...am." She burped and barely finished her sentence her keeping herself awake.

"I am Luca and you are?" He introduced while stretching his hand for a shake.

Chlea burped in front of him once again, "My name is Regina, Regina Phalange." Tipsy Chlea replied and chuckled.

Luca, who does not have even a tiny bit of idea about FRIENDS, believed her.

'Regina, what a classic name. Phalange, she must be American.' Luca thought to himself.

Luca smiled at this woman's behavior. 'Low alcohol tolerance.' He thought. Even though Luca is a renowned playboy, he does not take advantage of drunk women. That's just unfair, according to him. All of his past girlfriends were willing victims, safe to say.

Out of nowhere, Chlea fell asleep and almost hit her head on the marble table if it was not because of Luca who was attentive enough to catch her head with his right hand.

Chlea is now knocked out and completely asleep. He placed Chlea's head over his shoulders so that she won't fall over again. Suddenly, Chlea's phone rang. Luca was about to ignore it but he thought it may be someone who can help Chlea get out of here.

"Hello?" Luca picked up the phone.

On the other line, Vaughn is gritting his teeth and clenching his fists. Brook informed him that Hyolyn is invited to a party club's opening and she might have brought Chlea with her. Vaughn has been calling Chlea numerous times already but she is too drunk to even notice the phone endlessly ringing in her bag.

"Where is the owner of this phone?" He asked with a dead-serious tone.

Luca looked at Chlea, "She is completely passed out. Don't worry, I did not do anything to her. I'll text you the location." He replied noticing the tension from the person on the other line. 'Who might he be?' He asked himself.

Deep inside, Luca feels like this person is someone 'Regina' trusts. Just with his worried voice, he knows Vaughn is someone dependable.

Vaughn then immediately ended the call. The moment he received the address, he forwarded it to Brook too. He went to his car and drove as fast as he could.

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