Where I Belong

"I have nothing to wear guys and I thought we were having a night in" I scowled not in the mood to go partying.

"Girls night in girls not out it's all the same" Ally grinned hitting her glass of Chantelle's. These girls were always up to no good and here I thought Chantelle was the sensible one. "You need this Ava and you know you do. Now wear this" She winked handing me my t-shirt dress that had the words 'dump him' splashed over the front in bright red letters. Hm very fitting. Rolling my eyes at her I grabbed my knee high boots and went to go get changed.

After Lexi had finished with my hair Chantelle attacked my face. "If only he could see you now" Lexi whistled "You're smoking babe".

"I'm not sure about this" I whispered knocking back the shot of tequila. "If we see one of the guys then he'll know that I'm out and he'll come get me".

"Then if he does show him how much he's fucked up. Works every time with Cooper and then we have wild, angry make up sex" She moaned closing her eyes and chewing her lip. Giggling I took a deep breath before I knocked back the other shot. "We have to go now before I change my mind".

He's going to know I'm out...

That's all I could think about the whole ride to the nightclub. He always found out when I was up to something. Even though he's lying in a hospital bed I know it won't stop him from coming to get me.

"Please cheer up" Chantelle whispered as she squeezed my hand. "I know it's tough and you're worried he'll catch you but Ava you haven't done anything wrong. You're only going for a night out with your friends. And girl you need this".

She was right I knew she was but it still didn't change the way I felt. Smiling back at her I gave her a nod. I could put on a brave face for a few hours. As the Taxi pulled up to the club I groaned at the size of the line. Where even were we?! As we paid for the Taxi I glanced up catching the name of the club....

Private eyes..... really?!

"You do know Blaze owns this right?" I asked a little pissed off that they brought me here. "You know it's a strip club right?".

"Told you i'd get you on a pole by the end of the night" Ally winked as she looped her arm through mine and pulled me to the front of the queue.

"Miss Ava pleasure to see you again. A private booth is ready for you, drinks on the house of course" Smiling at Butch I scowled at the girls as soon as we were inside. "Now he'll definitely know I'm out. I need a drink".

A hour had passed and I was drunk, I was happy drunk and dying for a shot of the pole...

We hadn't bumped into anyone yet but I couldn't get rid of the feeling way down in the pit of my stomach. I knew he was about I could feel it.

He's in the hospital dafty!!

As soon as Chris Brown 'privacy' came on I knew I needed to dance. I wanted to just let go and forget for the next few hours.

"Candy is asking for you" Lexi winked as I looked through the crowd my eyes landing on Candy standing at the bar.

Making my way towards her she pulled me in for a hug "How you been girl?" She asked flicking her long dark hair over her shoulder.

"Better" I shrugged my mood turning. I wanted to forget about it for one night but I couldn't even manage an hour. Frowning at me she signalled for the bartender "Whatever she wants she gets on the house. This here is the bosses old lady. You got me?" She said to the guy who smirked at her. "I know who she is Candy, he's on his way. Now Ava tequila is it?".

Did he just say he was on his way?!

No he can't be he's in the hospital. I needed to stop being so paranoid and just enjoy my night. "One for me and one for Candy" I grinned as he placed them in front of us.

I'll never get over how bad they are. Making a face as the liquid hit my stomach I chased it down with my wine.

"Now I hear you want a shot of the pole?" She grinned taking a hold of my hand and pulling me backstage. "Pick any outfit you want" She teased.

Smirking at her I held the black booty shorts in my hand remembering the last time I was here. That was an interesting night....

"Those shorts bringing back memories?" She asked winking at me. Chuckling I was about to reply when Chantelle joined us her face as white as a sheet.

"He's here and so is Cooper. Dammit how did they know? I'm so dead" She cried

I don't care.

He's the one that fucked up not me. Trying to be confident even though inside I was shaking I cleared my throat and stood up straight.

"Then lets go great them" I smirked "Candy I'll see you later" Slipping my arm through Chantelle's we walked back into the bar area I clocked him straight away.

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Fuck did he bring the full clubhouse with him? All I could see were leather cuts.

Taking a deep breath I paused....

"He hasn't seen you yet" Chantelle whispered as we watched them take over the booth where we had been sitting.

Busted

"Let's freshen you up" Chantelle grinned as she pulled me into the bathroom. "Let's show him that he can't get away with pulling the shit he did" She said applying a fresh layer of eyeliner to my eyes and adding a little more height to my hair. "Honestly Ava you are beautiful and loyal and perfect and if he wants to do shit like that with the chance of loosing you then he doesn't deserve you".

I was trying so hard not to cry..

"Can you give me a minute?" I asked needing to be alone - the ladies room was empty anyway.

"You sure?" She asked applying another layer of gloss to her lips.

"Go get your man" I winked watching the blush take over her cheeks. Once Chantelle had left I locked myself inside the cubical. I needed 5 minutes on my own away from the music, away from everything. I shouldn't have come here tonight, I should be at home thinking over what to do. Not here getting drunk. As a sob raked through my body I tried to stifle it as I heard the door to the bathroom open and close.

I didn't need for anyone to know I was a crying mess because I missed my guy. How is it you always get emotional when you've had a drink?

"You okay in there?" There was a knock on the stall door that I was in.

Taking a deep breath I opened the door smiling at the young girl. "I'm fine thanks".

"You're Blazes old lady, he's looking for you let me".... placing my hand over her mouth I looked her in the eyes "Please be quiet I don't want him knowing where I am. Got that?" I asked, the young girl shaking her head yes. Removing my hand from her mouth I gave her a small smile "Sorry about that but please don't tell him I'm in here. I need a few minutes and if you tell him I'll make sure you those your job".

"I- I won't tell him" She stuttered obviously believing my threat.

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Dabbing my face with a wet paper towel I did a once over on my make up again before turning to leave. "Thank you" I smiled at the young girl before pushing open the door and back into the club.

Scanning my eyes over the crowd they fell on the booth where all the guys were crowded around. I could see Chantelle with Cooper, Ally was sucking face with Cage and Lexi was on the dance floor with some girl. But I couldn't find my guy....

Maybe he wasn't here and Chantelle just thought she saw him. Slipping out the side door to the smoking area I took a cigarette out my purse and lit it up. Closing my eyes I took a draw. So much for having a good time, seemed I couldn't have a good time because all I could think about was him.

Taking my phone out my bag my heart sank when I noticed the missed call and the text I had received 30 minutes ago.

My office... Now

AVA!!!

As I was about to reply another message came through.

Put the smoke out and get that little ass to my office... Don't make me come out there and get you!!

Who does he think he is?! Glancing up I noticed the CCTV sign and noticed the camera in the corner. Looking straight at it I flipped him off before turning my head the other way.

Yes I missed him but I was still pissed at him and he wasn't helping the situation by trying to boss me around. Even if I did find it sexy as hell I was mad.

Taking another draw of my smoke I grabbed my wine glass that I had snuck out here and took a sip. I was enjoying the peace and quiet, I was enjoying being on my own, I was enjoying the small buzz I had from being drunk. Well that was until the door behind me swung open.

I didn't have to look up to know it was him. His presence alone made a shiver rock through my body and the hairs on the back of my neck to stand.

Finishing off my cigarette I stubbed it out with my heel and downed what was left in my glass. He stood glaring at me but I was too drunk to care. Sneaking a peek at him through my lashes I noticed he wasn't glaring at me but more at my top. 'Dump him'