“Hello, tonight, we’re partying; tomorrow night is our last night.” Leonidas scoffs.
I point out, watching the beautiful landscape go by fast from the window, “We can party tomorrow, when the tour is actually over.”
Isn’t that what makes the most sense? Why would we celebrate before actually accomplishing the goal?
Reading my mind, Leonidas deadpans, “We always have zero energy after shows. Tonight makes the most sense because tomorrow, you’re going to jump in bed the second we get home.”
I roll my eyes, and a huff escapes my mouth when I know he’s got me there. I always run straight for my bed when shows are done. I’m not sure if it’s the adrenaline dying down or the anxiety from all the singing and bright lights. Maybe it’s all of that combined.
“Stay in the car.” Leonidas sticks his head back in the car when we move to follow him to the house. “Let’s go straight to a club. I’ll get everyone.”
Amelia and I sigh in sync.
She narrows her eyes. “Stop doing that.”
“It’s not my fault that you copy me.”
With a twinkle in her eye, she says, “It’s because we’re triplets.”
Bartenders crowd around the booth we’re huddled in. Holding bright light-up signs, welcoming us to the club, the people below start hollering up at us. Phones appear in the air, making my spine stiffen.
Animals in a zoo is how they always manage to make us feel.
“Did you take it?” Lily whispers beside us, her nervous energy radiating off her body in large waves.
Since her boss fired her, she’s refused to step foot outside. I caused that anxiety in her. Without me, she’d be free to be who she was without fear of a camera. Having a whole crowd of eyes on us is causing her more stress than joy.
Damn it, she’s supposed to be having fun right now.
It’s all my fault.
“Did I take what?”
When she scoots closer, her bare leg in her mini leather skirt grazes my jean-clad one.
“Your Xanax.” Her lips brush against my ear, sending shivers down my spine.
I’d rather be in our bedroom than here. That’d help me loosen up for tomorrow for sure.
“I gave it to you in the car before we got here.”
I nod, chugging the drink Leonidas handed to me. I’m three glasses in, and the world is turning fuzzy. Usually, I can drink five before feeling drunk.
I narrow my eyes because I see three sets of Lily’s eyes.
She frowns. “Are you feeling well?”
“I’m perfectly fine.” I wave her off, finishing my drink and slapping it on the table. “Refill.” I point to my glass, and a waiter comes within seconds and tops me off.
“Maybe you should slow down.” Lily chews on her lip, looking absolutely ravishing.
I should make love to her in public, let everyone see how much I love this girl.
Fuck them for trying to destroy her. I’d give up my entire career for Lily. With a snap of my fingers, I would disappear off the face of the earth if she asked.
I shrug, forgetting the cup exists and pull her into my body. She falls into my chest, and her giggle vibrates off my body when a drunk Trinity starts giving Leonidas a lap dance. His face falls in shock before he yanks her down, gesturing to all the cameras pointed our way.
“You look sexy tonight, girl. Let’s dance!” Trinity escapes my brother and pulls Lily by the arms.
