“Yo, dude! I hope you’re ready ’cause the limo has just arrived!” Vantz yelled beyond the door.
As he opened it, he jokingly gestured like a father filled with pride upon seeing his best friend. “My son! Dressed like a true champ! I’m so proud,” he teased.
“Whatever. Is it party time now?” Caiden replied.
“Why, yes, it is, and I brought not only a limo, but a gang of girls to go with us to the club!” Vantz said excitedly.
Caiden sighed. “Lead the way, oh fearless one,” he said sarcastically.
The two headed outside of the apartment building and toward the limo. In reality, the vehicle was more like a luxury limo bus. Its all-black exterior design was basic, nothing to write home about. But as soon as the door opened, a rush of strobing neon lights, smoke, and the powerful thump of music came pouring out. The first woman to hop out of the vehicle was none other than Penny. Vantz, sharply dressed in an all-black suit was approached and hugged by Viana, then Penny, then the rest of the women. Penny’s eyes never left Caiden, even as she greeted Vantz. She walked over to toward Caiden and pulled him close for a hug as well, pressing herself against him.
“Hi, Caide. I’m really glad you came out tonight. Definitely looking forward to a good time,” she said breathily. Caiden offered a forced smile and a nod in return.
“Caide, meet my friends. This is Cherry, Lisa, Shuri, Cassie, you’ve already met Penny, and of course, you already know Viana,” Vantz said.
“Hey, guys,” he pleasantly waved.
“Hi, Caide, nice to meet you,” the women took turns to welcome him. They all climbed back inside the vehicle. Penny made sure she sat next to Caiden.
The interior was like nothing Caiden had ever seen before. The floor was transparent and emitting a fluorescent purple light. The seating consisted of two elongated curved seats on each side of the limo bus and made of plush black leather. There were purple lights strategically placed at the base of the seating, four feet apart. The mirrored roof consisted of blue string lights. The speakers were also lined with circular light fixtures that flashed to the beat of the music. The windows were large, tinted, and equipped with custom-made automated black blinds. Behind one of the long seats was a built-in mini bar that was lit with purple and white lighting. Another shelf had crystal glasses waiting to be filled with liquor. At the far end, near the back of the limo, was a stripper pole that added to the hypersexualized atmosphere.
As everyone cozied up and got ready to go, they were driven to Club Cosmica. Vantz’s friends were all incredibly attractive. Some were daughters of business moguls, and some of the others were supermodels. How in the hell? Vantz really does know everyone. The only guy I know who doesn’t want people to judge him because of his money, yet he does nothing to hide the fact that he has a lot of it, Caiden thought as he chuckled to himself.
“What’s so funny, Caide?” Penny asked.
“Oh, it’s nothing, I’m just—”
“Excited to be here? I bet you are. I heard you don’t really get out much,” Penny interrupted.
“Uh, yeah, I guess,” he replied uncomfortably.
“You okay? What happened, sweetie? Never been around someone this sexy before?” Penny asked as she traced her curves confidently with her hands. Penny was sexy; the type of sexy that could land her any man she laid her eyes upon. No one could deny that; not even Caiden.
Caiden wasn’t sure what to say. “I—”
“Shh, you don’t have to say anything. Nothing at all,” she replied while putting her finger on his lips.
She made it incredibly difficult to speak with. She was completely into herself, and had a strange way of letting him know it. Caiden sat in confusion before he tried to join in on the conversation being had by the rest of the group. This gonna be a long night, he thought to himself.
CHAPTER 14
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It was approaching midnight as the limo pulled up to the club. To say Club Cosmica was massive would be an understatement. The club had the capacity to hold over seven thousand patrons, making it the largest club in the entire city. As everyone got out of the limo, they received a VIP pass from the hostess who greeted them.
“Welcome to Club Cosmica, we appreciate your choosing us! This is the best VIP package deal we offer! Please accept a complimentary bottle of our finest champagne once you arrive to the VIP. Enjoy!” the hostess pleasantly said. Everyone was impressed and ecstatic to be treated to such access.
“See? I told you man! You need anything tonight; food, liquor. It’s on me!” Vantz told Caiden as they pounded fists.
After skipping the massive line, much to the dismay of the non-VIP club goers, they entered the establishment. The area they walked into was blanketed by the dark and starry night sky. There was a touch of a magenta hue coating the view above. Upon closer inspection revealed a thin, translucent energy sheeting that acted as an oversized sky roof. In the middle of the area was a large circular bar with white marble counters and stools. The bar was attached to a spiraling staircase that led to a second level bar with plush greenery. The lighting from the floor shot straight up like an erect building in the night sky. In front of the double decker bar was a vast dance floor filled with clubgoers. Energetic music blasted as the people danced along.
On the other side of the dance floor were powerful circular shaped magnetic platforms that were about the size of a large living room each. They had a smooth chrome finishes and were equipped with secure hand railings around the circumference. On
