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I can tell that he is not impressed, but Juniper doesn't seem to notice.
"So, I was wondering," he says. "Do you go to a stylist?"
"What?" I ask him.
"For your hair. Do you go to a stylist to get a shampoo and conditioner and cut and..."
“Yeah sometimes. I have to admit that I don’t go super frequently, but I do go sometimes."
"Oh, great," he says. "Because?—"
"Hey there, Skye."
I hear Lila's voice as she heads toward me and spot Marie walking behind her. I’m surprised to see Marie here as she’s not yet twenty-one and can’t buy alcohol.
"Hey, you made it. So good to see you again, Marie.” I look at her in surprise. “They let you in, huh?”
She nods and leans forward to whisper in my ear. “I have a fake ID. I know it’s bad, but it’s not like I’m going to drink anyway.”
“Your secret is safe with me.”
"Thanks for inviting me." She grins. "I can't drink, but it's real nice to get out and my brother would not let me out if I were not with Lila."
"Because he knows I won't let you get into any trouble."
"I think I'm already in trouble," she says, giggling and tapping her stomach.
I don't really know the story as she's only eighteen and doesn't have a boyfriend, but I'm curious who the dad is and what her plan is.
"Shall I go and get a table?" Marie offers, looking around. "It is absolutely packed in here."
"It really is," I say, nodding. "Yeah, why don't you see if you can find a booth or something. Lila, I just got some rum and Cokes. You want one?"
"Sure. Thanks."
I look back over at the bartender. "Excuse me," I call out.
He raises another eyebrow. "Sorry. My other friend just got here. Can I get a third one?"
He nods and I see him reach for the Bacardi bottle again. I can't tell if he seems annoyed or not, but I don't care as it's not my fault my friends keep showing up.
"So, are we all here then?" Lila grins as she looks around. "This place is busy."
"I know," I say, giggling. "But no. My best friend Elisabetta is going to join us. She is so excited to meet you guys."
"I can't wait to meet her. I've heard so much about her," Lila says.
"I know. She is amazing. The most generous and wonderful friend a person can have."
"Are you talking about me?" Elisabetta says, looking stunning as usual.
"Hey, there you are." I give her a quick hug. "You want a drink? I just ordered some rum and Cokes."
"Sounds good to me."
I turn back around and look at the bartender. He's headed toward me with three drinks. He places them down in front of me. "You want to start a tab or?"
"Sure," I say, nodding. "But could I get a fourth one?"
