Two Years After ; Friends Who Lie ; No More Secrets by Paul J Teague

Author:Paul J Teague [Teague, Paul J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clixeo Publishing
Published: 2019-11-03T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Benidorm: June

‘Anybody up for karaoke?’ Gina suggested. ‘There’s a bar up the road that does it. Very British, it’ll suit Terry when the others re-join us.’

‘What’s it called?’ Caitlen replied, ‘I’ll text Rhett, he looked like he was still capable of answering his phone.’

‘It’s Curly’s Tavern. All the Brits know it, they’ll find it easily enough.’

The moment Wes had started to play Harriet’s song on the stage, they’d decided to move on. Maybe he was being friendly, maybe not. He hadn’t asked any of the men about their favourite song.

‘Will Kasey get back from the hospital tonight or is he stuck with Porter?’

Harriet checked her phone for messages, but there was nothing.

‘Emmy’s going to be in the dog house,’ Naomi said, ‘She just abandoned Porter. I reckon they’ll be having words about that when Porter gets back. Once Emmy has sobered up, of course!’

‘I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen her like that before,’ Harriet replied. ‘She likes her drink, but she’s really letting her hair down. Terry doesn’t help, they seem to bring out the worst in each other.’

Caitlen said nothing, but quietly clocked the comment. Her phone vibrated. She noticed that she was still set on UK time. She resolved to get a newer phone with her new cash, she’d thought it was supposed to adjust to Spanish time automatically.

‘At least Rhett is reliable Naomi, they’ll meet up with us there. Apparently Emmy and Terry have overstayed their welcome at the heavy metal bar, they’re both doing some pole dancing on the podiums at the moment. Can you imagine Terry pole dancing? I hope it’s anchored into the ground properly, the whole building will come down!’

They exited Erin’s Bar with Wes still strumming away on the stage. Gina guided them along the street. There were raucous sounds coming from all directions, with couples, groups and individuals in various states of inebriation walking up and down the road.

‘You should try the Old Town tomorrow,’ Gina laughed ‘It’s a bit more sedate if you like things that way. This is crazy Benidorm ... it’s fun though.’

Curly’s Tavern was in full swing. There didn’t appear to be a time when Benidorm wasn’t in full swing.

‘Kasey just texted me,’ Harriet announced, just as a tsunami of amplified music and beer odours washed over them. ‘He’s heading for the Old Town to find a gay bar, he’ll meet us back at the apartments. He’s dropped Porter off at the apartments, they’ve patched him up. Nothing too serious, just some superficial burns. He’ll recover, apparently.’

The music track ended, giving them sufficient respite to get some drinks at the bar. Reluctantly Caitlen lined up another three bitters for Terry, Emmy and Rhett. There would be some bad heads the next day, they were all old enough to know better.

‘Ladies and gentlemen, it’s karaoke time!’

There was a big cheer in the bar.

‘Told you,’ Gina said, ‘This is fun. Have you ever done karaoke ladies?’

Naomi, Caitlen, Harriet and Becky looked at each other.

‘Never!’ they all agreed.

‘You haven’t lived,’ Gina smiled.

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