chapter 53

Brian was sitting on the sofa, doing nothing, just relaxing, when Mandy walked in, after vacuuming her room.
“So…still up to going out tonight?” he grinned.
“I guess!” she shrugged, throwing herself on the sofa.
“Wow. Please do contain your excitement babe. Really, it’s all too much!” he sighed sarcastically.
Mandy smiled, “I am sorry Brian. I am just a bit tired after doing my room!”
“Well, we don’t have to go out if you don’t want to!” he shrugged, “I could get us a takeaway and a good dvd to watch!”
Mandy stared at him, undecided, “I dunno!”
Brian looked at her and blinked, “S’up to you babe!”

Mandy thought about this for a while and sighed, “Let’s just go out!”
“You sure?” he asked, raising his eyebrows.
Mandy smiled and nodded, “Yeah. I am just gonna go up and shower ok?”
Brian smiled and nodded, “I’ll go and get ready!”
When Mandy came out of the shower, she looked through her wardrobe, wondering what to wear. She finally opted for her tight ¾ blue jeans and a blue top, tied at the waist and baggy underneath. She let the strings hang down each side and then went to straighten her hair. She pressed the straightener over a length of her shoulder length red hair and slid it down to the tips, leaving it sleeky and shiny. When she was done, she put her make up on and then heard a knock on the door.
“Come in!” she yelled with her mouth wide open as she applied her mascara. She saw Brian through the mirror and smiled at him, still with her mouth open. He looked at her and smiled, “Doing your fish impressions again?”
Mandy laughed, “Shut up, you!”
“Looking good!” he complimented with a laugh.
Mandy smiled and looked at him with his light blue jeans and white shirt. The top 3 buttons were undone and she could smell his Jean Paul Gautier l’homme cologne from miles away. She loved that cologne. She only hoped she’d be able to keep her hands off him. She knew how flirty she could be with a few drinks down her. Ad she intended on getting drunk tonight. Even though she promised herself she wouldn’t drink anymore the last time she got paraletic. Brian sat on the bed and stared at her a she put her jewellery on. She looked at him and he smiled at her.
“Bored of waiting, are you?” she grinned.
He just shrugged and chewed on his nails. Mandy laughed and shook her head. She finally put her shoes on and grabbed her bag. She then sprayed some cool water for women on and then looked at him.
“Well, Macca. I am ready. We can go now!” she smiled, handing the bag over her shoulder.
Brian got up and swang his arm in front of him as he walked to the door, “After you!”
Mandy walked out and down the stairs with Brian after her. They decided on walking to Club M, since it was not that far from them. Mandy tensed up as she passed by Nicky’s house. Brian noticed and rubbed her shoulder as she stopped, “You ok babe?”
Mandy just stared at the house, “I wonder if he’s in!”
“So what if he is?” questioned Brian.
Mandy shrugged, “I dunno!” she sighed.
Brian grabbed her arm and pulled her away, “come on. Let’s just go!”
Mandy continued looking through the window as she walked away.
They finally arrived at Club M and Mark was at the door.
“Freddiiiiiie!” shouted Brian, high-fiving him, “How’s things?”
Mark laughed, “Hey. Not too bad ta! Hi Mandz!” he smiled, now looking at her.
Mandy smiled, “You alright Mark?”
Mark nodded, “So what’s it like living with this slob?” he asked, nudging his head at Brian.
Brian grinned and stared at Mandy. Mandy looked at him and laughed “It’s ok!”
Mark widened his eyes, “So you don’t mind the mess? My kind of woman!” he joked.
Mandy looked at him, “He is not really that messy!”
Mark snorted. Mandy looked at him and then looked at Brian, who tried his hardest at looking innocent, but failing miserably.
“Give it a few days, love. And I shall ask you the same question. Let’s see how different your answer will be!” chuckled Mark.
Mandy giggled and Mark stopped laughing.
“What?” asked Mandy.
Mark looked at Brian and then at Mandy. He looked concerned.
“Mark? What’s up?” asked Brian.
Mandy looked at him curiously as she saw him looking at the door.
“I have just suddenly remembered who is down there!” he gasped.
“Who?” asked Brian suspiciously.
From the looks on Mark’s face, Mandy could guess.
“It’s Nicky, isn’t it?” she sighed.
Mark gulped and nodded.
Mandy looked at Brian and then at Mark again, “Is he alone?”
Mark bit his lip and shook his head.
“With Charlie?” she questioned, already knowing the answer.
Mark slowly nodded his head. Mandy sighed and looked at Brian. He just shrugged and looked at her, “It’s up to you darling. We could go somewhere else, or we could go back home. Dvd shop is still open!”
Mandy looked at the door and then at Brian, “You know what? He is not driving me away. We’re all adults here. I am sure we can cope!”
Brian looked at her and smiled, “Are you sure, love?”
Mandy nodded adamantly, “Positive! I cannot keep avoiding him. The sooner I start facing him, the better!”
Brian smiled and rubbed her arm, “That’s my girl!”
Mark smiled and untied the rope from the post, “Ok then. You guys have fun tonight. And be good. Don’t drink too much!” he winked.