Page 52 of Stealing Home

Going over to my suitcase, I grab a pair of skinny jeans and my Powerline t-shirt. I can’t wait to see if anyone knows who this character is. Usually there are a few people who stop me and tell me how much they love my shirt because it is such an underrated movie. Completing my outfit with my black low top converse sneakers and a black zip up hoodie. Taking a quick look in the mirror and confirming I love my outfit, I head out to the living room to wait for Heather.

“You ready, lady?” She asks as she comes out into the living room area.

“Yuppers! Tonight is going to be hysterical!” I confirm.

We head back to the elevator and catch it back to the lobby. Walking out of the elevator to see the team is at the hotel bar. Well, this is good cause they will have liquid courage for tonight.

“Hey boys.” Heather says as we reach them.

“We are men, not boys, Heather. How many times do we have to tell you?” Kings says.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Men. You guys ready to head out?”

“Yes, where are we going?” King asks.

“Well, we are in for a treat. Colorado is Adriana’s home state. We’re headed to one of her favorite places.” Heather tells him.

“That doesn’t answer the question. Where are we going?” Ty asks me.

“It’s a surprise. Let’s go, follow me.” I tell him.

I turn, looping my arm through Heather’s and we walk towards the entrance doors of the hotel. I hear footsteps catching up to us and the next thing I know there is a hand on my back guiding me and Heather to the inside of the sidewalk while he is closest to the street.

What a gentleman.

“Do I get a hint?” He asks.

“Just go with the flow, Casanova.” I tell him.

“I don’t know if I like this.” Cole says to me.

“You will, I promise.” I say while smiling at him.

King comes to catch up with Cole and me while everyone else is behind us. It only takes us about ten minutes to get to JD’s Bar & Grill. The guys are looking at me like they’re skeptical of this place. I know it won’t be what they think they need, but I’m pretty sure they need a carefree night after what happened to Dean today.

JD’s is a hole in the wall bar. Instead of being modern, it’s more old school. There is sports memorabilia trickled throughout the bar. The booths have red vinyl covering, resembling a diner. There is a jukebox for the nights where there isn’t a band or karaoke.

“Let’s go inside.” I say.

King holds the door open and lets Heather and I walk in first. Karaoke is already underway and someone is up on stage singing Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” and everyone in the bar is singing right along, too. This was a go to spot when I lived here because everyone was friendly and didn’t care who you were. They hyped you up after you sang regardless. I look over at the bar and see that my favorite bartender, Shay, is working. I grab Heather’s hand and head straight for her.

“Hey girl hey!” I shout so she can hear me.

“Adriana! Where have you been?!” Shay asks me.

“I moved out to New York for a job. Matter of fact, this is my boss turned bestie Heather. Heather, this is Shay, the best bartender friend ever.” I introduce them.

“Nice to meet you, Shay.” Heather tells her while they shake hands.

“You too. What are you drinking Heather?” Shay asks.

“I’ll do a Malibu bay breeze, please.” Heather tells her.

“Shay, I think you forgot about me.” I accuse.

“Girl, your drink isn’t hard to forget. JD and Coke babe.” She tells me my own order.

“You do love me!” I exclaim and we all crack up laughing.

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