Maid in Lace (PUBLISHED)

Chapter Twenty-Four

I couldn't help but be worried. I had no idea what Xander was doing and even if Tina let me go now, which she most definitely wouldn't, I had no clue where he had disappeared to. So instead I just trudged behind Tina.

"Wipe that sour look off of your face" She sighed, "Do you have a crush on him or something? Do you miss him that much?"I rolled my eyes at her comment, "Or what about that butler Nick... he's hot and a sweetheart" She winked.

Really?

I did nothing else but sigh. We exited a door, walking through this outside tunnel thing. My eyes landed on a large building that I hadn't noticed earlier, "Oh wow" I commented but Tina didn't say much, probably after seeing it before.. a lot.

Once we reached the end of the outside tunnel thing and stood in front of the large double doors that connected us to the next building Tina stopped and turned around.

"Ladies and Gentleman, I hope you enjoy the rest of your night" She smiled brightly and a few cheers erupted from the crowd as the door was pushed open. Tina pulled me in quickly so we didn't get pushed over by the stampede of people.

I looked around, my jaw almost on the floor. It was amazing. Music blared from speakers with a DJ up at the top. There were small steps leading down to a dance floor then a long bar to the right. On the far left was a small stand like thing for martinis.

Then there were stools and chairs around for people to relax. There was a set of stairs leading up and another one the opposite direction. One of the signs read 'lounge', the other reading 'Rooms'. Oh god.

I couldn't help but shudder at the thought of being Mr. Firona's maid now. In fact I never got to meet her since the incident that had happened on the balcony.

"He'll be fine" Tina put her arm on my shoulder and I met eyes with her with a frown then a small shrug, "Hopefully."

"Milick or Xania?" She asked and my brows knitted together in confusion, "It's a ship name for you and nick, then one for you and Xander".

"Ew, please stop" I covered my ears but my hands were quickly pulled away when Tina latched on to my arm, "Want a drink?"

I shook my head, "Oh no, I don't really drink" I told her and she gave me a look while continuing to drag me toward the bar.

"Serious? C'mon one drink. It won't hurt" She frowned and I hesitated. I was about to say 'no' but instead I just shrugged. I never went on nights out and I've never actually drank apart from a bit of wine.

"Shots" She grinned at me and I raised my eyebrows, "Do they have much alcohol?" I asked and she gave me a look that was in disbelief before bursting out laughing.

"Seriously?!" She spluttered before wiping a small tear that had formed. It wasn't that funny but okay, "Noooo, it has no alcohol whatsoever" I scowled at the tone of her voice but she just gave me a playful nudge.

"Two Jager bombs and two shots of vodka please" Tina shot a wink at the bartender and he nodded his head, turning around.

"How much?" I asked Tina and she just grinned even wider, "Free for servants. It's a treat from all masters, even the asshole ones have to pay beforehand."

"Oh" I said and watched Tina as she took the drinks from the bartender with a thanks. I had always imagined her to grow up, working in a library, rejecting everyone on the outside world. 

"You know you changed so much, I always expected you to be timid and quiet... living in a library" I laughed and she rolled her eyes, "I actually thought you'd love drinking and parties. I never imagined you like this" She told me.

Opposites huh...

"You changed too" The smile slowly disappeared from her face, "Are you alright?" I gave her a confused look when she asked me that.

"Yeah, fine" I said, taking the Jager bomb and vodka shot from her. I sniffed the vodka and quickly pulled away, scrunching up my nose.

"Never mind" She said quietly before giggling at my reaction to the smell.

"I don't think I want this one" I held it away from me in disgust.

"Come on... one vodka shot and Jager bomb, no more. It won't even get you tipsy" She sounded sincere.

I shrugged, "Bottoms up" I held the shot glass out and we clinked them together before throwing it back. The moment it went down my throat I winced.

A ragged cough came from my throat, "Oh my god it burns!" I grabbed my throat as Tina shook her head lightly before grinning.

Note to self

Don't listen to Tina.