Yeah… it was so not going to be a quick in. And from the looks of things, I doubted it would be a quick out too. The line to get in was ridiculous. And after seeing the way all the other women were dressed, I understood why the driver said I should change. 

I was way more covered than them.

I had no desire to wait in line, my feet were ready to sue for a divorce. Taking my chances, I cut to the front and approached the bouncer handling the entry fee. Seeing me jump ahead like that, another bouncer - both of them were dressed in black tactical pants and black t-shirts that said Indecent in the top left corner - came to stand next to him. I didn’t think I looked like a threat, but who knew what kind of threats they got in a place like this. The only threat I posed was definitely not of a physical nature.

“Hi.” I smiled self-consciously. They lifted an eyebrow and took in my attire. “I, uh, need to speak with Dillan.”

They looked at each other, and then back at me. They were both frowning now.

“Do either of you know how to speak in words, or just in the ape version of sign language?”

Someone behind me snorted into laughter. I was tired and I didn’t want to be there. I also might have a small issue with my mouth when I got this tired. Or when I was nervous. Again, people were not my thing.

The main bouncer smirked. “You need to wait in line, Ma’am.”

“But I really don’t want to. Especially since I just need to drop something off and get out of here. I mean, seriously, do I look like the normal type of person who goes out to a club on a Friday night.” I spun to the girls right behind me. “No offense.”

The one closer shrugged. “None taken. You do you, honey.”

I grinned. “Thank you.” My grin slid back off when I turned back to the behemoths. “Trust me, Dillan is going to want to see me.”

The big man spoke this time. “Every woman says that.” His voice was far from soothing in that deep scratchy kind of way. It irked me even more. 

I waved at the building and the large crowd. “Judging by the popularity of his club, I wouldn’t doubt that. Women love a man who can provide. Now, I am going to say this one more time, as I am trying to do this without spreading all of Dillan’s business to the gossipy world. I am here to drop something off. Something he has been waiting for. Randy would have come himself, but he seems to… not be himself lately. He’s been confined to his apartment the last few days.”

The large one’s face changed slightly when I emphasized Randy’s name. It wasn’t much, but I was hoping it was recognition. My suspicions were confirmed when his eyes dropped to the purse I held tightly to my stomach. It was a cross-body strap, but one could never be too careful. Carrying 10,000 dollars in cash around was wearing on my nerves. Adding more figurative weight to my already weary shoulders. 

“From Randy, you say?”

“Yes. Now can I see Dillan, or not?”

“Let her go, BoBo.” The main bouncer said softly. “She’s right, Dillan will want to see her.”

I giggled. “You’re BoBo?” 

The large man eyed me. “What’s it to you?”

I shrugged, trying to play it cool. That name was hilarious, but I didn’t think he was the kind to like being laughed at. 

“Nothing really. Randy told me about you. The name stuck out.”

The main bouncer choked on the laugh he was trying to hide. BoBo smacked him on the shoulder then stepped to the door. 

“Go wait at the bar, someone will tell you where to go from there.” He grumped at me as he pushed the door open. 

I stepped through quickly, before he could change his mind. I turned to thank him, but the door was already closing.

I had to take a minute to steady myself as I took in a very unfamiliar environment. There were a few times growing up, when I wondered what it would be like to be a normal girl and go to clubs with my friends.