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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.

feels like one big, rowdy celebration

let the music pull me in, swaying to the beat, feeling the tension in my shoulders

us too. It's like midnight already. My Bride To Be sash has had me all sorts of lap dances and

to finish the night I feel like a little

home 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

the night. I'm beat. It's been a massive

make sure Hall Pass week ends up with a bang.

+25 BONUS

I'm happy to start being old and married right

to the bathroom

me." I

sticks her tongue out as

then Gus shows up, casually sliding into the club like he belongs here, which is, let's be honest, hilarious. He's always so

of a room full of screaming women and half-naked men, he's got this composed

around and he spots me and strides

I laugh as he walks

before I head out. I've got to fly back to Europe for some urgent business in a few hours." I

searching for the nearest exit.

you get a chance to talk to Cass?" I ask, shouting a bit over the music. "She texted me, said she was heading out to go hiking and

me. When I saw her yesterday, she was still

nothing to worry about. "She changed her plans last minute. Did everything seem okay, I mean with

Things were a bit tense. But nothing to worry about. I bet they are just seeing some of that amazing South American wilderness." "It is something Cass was excited about.

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