A Kiss to Last a Lifetime

What happens in the Club stays in the Club…

Sherry had always been my go to whenever I needed to look the part for any and everything. I swear she should make it her profession! The club dress she gifted me for my birthday covered so much of my skin . Yet revealed every delightful curve of my body. I had never seen this dress before, but it matched my personal preference of covering my cleavage, and being the perfect length stopping a few inches before my knees. It’s beautiful blue with gold hews complimented my caramel complexion and made me feel sexy, and not underdressed. Even though the dress was almost as light as a feather. I kept checking myself out in her full length mirror wondering how she managed to bring out every alluring part of me.

“Tonight we celebrate you! Cheers!” She said as she handed me another shot and we clanked my glass to her bottle. I decided at that moment it was time for me to let go of Dane, and all the hurt. To check out of the relationship and commit to finding myself. “Salute!” I said as I downed my shot, took one last glance in the mirror and grabbed the handbag designed for the dress.

“Let’s get this party started! It’s my birthday!” I sang as I danced my way out of her bedroom. Sherry summoned an Uber to take us to Club Quest. It was a little after 9pm when we made it to the club. The line leading to the entrance was half a block long, but we skipped the line, because Sherry knew the owner.

“Hey Ryan!” She winked at the bouncer before giving him a hug. “It’s been a while, but it’s my girl’s birthday. So we’re here to dance the night away!” She stated.

Ryan smiled, licked his lips and said “Donny said to expect you ladies tonight. I hope you will save me a dance?”

"I got you Ryan," she said and placed a kiss on his cheek before he opened the ropes to let us in. As we entered the smell of fresh baked goods wafted in the air. I inhaled deeply and wondered why on earth a night club smelled like someone was baking cookies. Before I could think anymore about it Sherry dragged me to the bar.

"Double shots for the birthday girl she yelled to the bartender." He was very attractive. I bet he never went home alone, if he didn’t want to. I blushed when he smiled and winked at us as he served our drinks. At this point I’m already starting to feel tipsy, but I down both shots and pulled Sherry to the dance floor. It was time to dance the pain away.

It didn’t take long for men to surround us and dance with us. At some point Donny, the owner came down to wish me happy birthday, invite us to the VIP section and explain that the drinks were free. I loved Sherry's connections and plan to numb my pain with the free alcohol!

After receiving a triple shot from the bartender, I walked toward the VIP entry and gazed upon the crowd. Some of the guys we were dancing with were trying to wave us back to the dance floor while others were dancing with new partners. I inhaled a deep breath. I was shocked that the smell of baked cookies, and cakes was stronger in this section. At that moment I decide to down the shot. After I finished it and began to walk back to the bar, I felt a little wobbly. "Did I eat anything after breakfast?" I pondered as I looked down inside the shot glass. As I was no longer watching where I was headed I crashed into something hard and nearly fell before he caught me. I looked up to see the most stunning blue eyes staring directly into my soul. I tried to move away and apologize, but he held me in place and asked if I was okay.

“I’m sorry, I was just…”I stopped mid sentence as I took in his beautiful face. Goodness, I always thought Dane was handsome, but this man made him look like a dirty rag doll. He looked like an angel, and was that baked cookies I smelled. At that moment my stomach decided to embarrass me with a growl. He grinned and it was the most delicious thing I’d seen. “If you will excuse me, I need to…”I said holding up the glass because words escaped me as I continue to stare into this strangers eyes, silently wishing to know how soft his lips are.

He released me, and I immediately felt like I needed to be in his arms. Like I missed his touch. Then I began to think something was wrong with me. He was a perfect stranger and here I was drooling over his beauty.

I stepped away from him and made my way to the bar. By the time I made it to the bar I felt winded and my thoughts were scrambled. Sherry came up next to me. “Girl what’s going on, do you need to take a break from the shots? Are you good?”

I shook my head yes “I’m fine, I think I haven’t eaten in a while, I’m a bit tipsy from these shots. We should grab something to eat soon, I think.”

“Okay hun, let me go talk to Donny and tell him we are going to head out for some midnight munchies.” My stomach growled again and we both laughed.

“One more shot please.” I asked the bartender. I made sure to drink it before Sherry could stop me. After the shot I made my way towards the restroom to freshen up.

This time I tripped over the strangers foot. “We keep stumbling into each other tonight.” He said. For a few moments I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. I tried to look away and wiggle out of his gentle, yet possessive hold, but he held me even closer. As I looked into to his eyes I thought I saw a halo shaped golden shimmer glaze his irises. I don’t know if it was the alcohol that made me brave, but at that moment I touched his face a warm shiver ran down my body bringing me back to my senses. I tried to pull away again. He pulled me in even closer.

“Who are you and why are you holding me like this?” I asked the nameless stranger embracing me, so close I swore I could feel more than his warmth. I was trying my best to gather strength, but the stranger did not relinquish his hold, never looking away even though we were in a crowded night club. He never said his name. He tucked a loose curly stray hair behind my ear as he whispered my name. I opened my mouth to say something, but he whispered in again. “How strange such a pure innocent creature stumbling right into my arms. I could smell your innocence from across the room. Oh how I long to taste you.” He stated as his fingers possessively caressed my neck. What did he mean creature? Smell my innocences, did he mean that he knew I was untouched?

How did his hold feel so perfect and I don’t know who he is. His lips were now an inch away as I took in his beautiful blue eyes and handsome features. I don’t know if it was the alcohol or the tingling sensation his hands and fingers were eliciting, but something inside made me say “Then taste me!”