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270 Hen's Night (Winona)

The music is loud, vibrating through the walls of the club as Lisa pulls me by the hand, laughing like we're back in college. She's always been the life of the party, and tonight is no different.

I'm trying to get into the swing of things, but my mind keeps wandering back to Cass. She isn't here but she should be.

The text she sent earlier still feels a little off. I mean, Cass loves hiking, sure, but why now? Especially with my wedding just two days away. I shake my head, pushing the worry aside. I'm overthinking it. Again.

Cass wants her freedom. I have to give it to her.

"Babe, stop frowning like you're solving world hunger. It's your hen's night!" Lisa shouts over handing me another cocktail. "You're supposed to be having the time of your life."

I take the drink, forcing a smile. "You're right. I'm here to have fun."

That's my girl!" Lisa beams, raising her glass. "To getting you married off... finally!"

the music.

We clink glasses, and I take a long sip, letting the alcohol smooth out the edges of my worry. This is my night. A night for me to enjoy before the whirlwind of the wedding takes over. I can deal with Cass later.

She said she'd be back by Saturday night, so no point freaking out.

Lisa and I join the rest of the girls on the dance floor, where the lights are low, and the energy is electric. Strippers are doing their thing on the stage, and everyone's cheering.

one big,

tension in my shoulders start to melt

is the third club the mystery limo tour has brought us too. It's like midnight already. My Bride To Be sash has

to finish the night I feel

as they needed after that. The club we spent so much time in as college friends and workmates is where I want to end this night

quieter but we're fine." Lisa says as she slides into our usual

I'm beat. It's

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the energy even. I'm happy to start being

the bathroom then we're

me."

out as she leaves

club like he belongs here, which is, let's be honest, hilarious. He's always so serious, so put

of screaming women and half-naked men, he's got this composed look on his face, like he's just here for

and he

are you doing here?" I laugh as he walks up

Gus says, his voice just barely above the noise, "but I wanted to catch you before I head out. I've got to fly back to Europe for some urgent business in a few hours." I raise an eyebrow.

searching for the nearest exit.

to Cass?" I ask, shouting a bit over the music. "She

narrowing a bit. "Hiking? She didn't mention anything like that to me. When I saw her yesterday, she was

my face neutral. I don't want to worry Gus if there's nothing to worry

bit tense. But nothing to worry about. I bet they are

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