“You really believe that?” I asked.
“Of course,” said Cole. “The proof is in the paintings.”
And then a horrible thought occurred to me. What if one of the paintings was of Tanner and whatever girl he undoubtedly met after leaving me? I looked for his picture while Cole went off to get our drinks from the ridiculously well-stocked bar.
“I wonder what’s up there,” said Chastity, pointing to a second story section. “That’s probably where people go to bang.”
I turned my attention away from the pictures. Much to my relief, none of them had been of Tanner. “Oh, maybe.”
“Wanna check it out?” she asked.
I laughed, but I wasn’t sure she’d been joking. I was busy trying to get a better look at the second story when I saw someone out of the corner of my eye in a bright blue suit and a man bun. Myheart started racing. “Is that Tanner?” I muttered. If that asshole was here…
“Where?” asked Chastity.
“Three o’clock.” But when I looked back to where I’d seen him, he was gone. “Just kidding. False alarm.”Thank God.If one thing could ruin this night, it was running into Tanner.
“Three tequila shots,” said Cole, handing us each a shot glass.
Usually I avoided tequila at all costs, but tonight called for drastic measures. Especially if I was going to have to face Tanner.
I downed the shot and tried not to cough as the liquid seared my throat. Then I grabbed another and downed it too, just for good measure. All the alcohol in the world wouldn’t be enough to make me feel comfortable running around in my underwear. But two tequila shots was a good start.
“So where were we?” asked Cole.
“You showed us the wall of fame. And that was about it.”
“Ah, right. This is the main bar. It’s open every night from 5 to 2. And the restaurant has the same hours.” Cole gestured to a set of double doors with a hostess standing out front.
“Restaurant?” asked Chastity. “Is that Society slang for the sex dungeon?”
Cole laughed. “Nope. Not a sex dungeon. Just a normal restaurant. In fact, having sex there would be a great way to get thrown out of the club.”
“Say what?” Chastity looked personally offended. “What kind of sex club doesn’t let you have sex?”
“Oh, you can have plenty of sex at Club Onyx. Just not by the bar or in the restaurant…at least not tonight.”
“Up on the sex balcony then?” asked Chastity.
Cole shook his head. “That’s part of the bar. And so is the roof deck. See those blue lights? That means this is a sex-free zone.”
“Then wherecanyou have sex?”
Cole gave us a mischievous grin. “Follow me.”
This Is War - Chapter 8 – Clown Penis
Friday – September 15, 2023
Cole led us to a hallway at the back of the club. But before we could enter, he put his arm out to block us.
“This, ladies, is where the real Club Onyx begins. Once you cross this line and enter this hallway…” He gestured to a red line on the floor. “…The rules change.”
So it’s just a big sex hallway?I squinted to try to see into the dark hallway, but I couldn’t make out much. Just lots of wood detailing on the walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It looked like it was leading to a vampire lair. I remembered when I used to think Tanner was a vampire. When really he was just a lying trollop. The hallways probably just led to a normal lair.Or if Chastity was right…a sex dungeon.
“Through this door, you’ll be able to live out your wildest fantasies - and some fantasies you never knew you had.” He smiled at me when he said it, as if he thoughthewas my wildest fantasy.
I gulped.
