Chapter 123

Derek POV

One of my friends, Aaron, had recently gotten married without as much as a warning to his parents, who were on the verge of disinheriting him. To celebrate, he said he wanted to go out.

And of all the places he could have gone to, he said he wanted to be where he wouldn't be recognized or have the paparazzi snap his pictures. So we ended up here. At a small bar that I'm pretty sure no one knows anything about.

Both Aaron and Vincent were pretty easy to track down. Find the loudest spot in a bar, and you'll find them there.

"I guess I should congratulate you for getting married," I said as I greeted Aaron.

"You know me, dude, I'd be divorced before you know it." He answered, raising his glass.

Why did I still hang out with these losers?

He handed me a glass. I raised my glass, too, taking a shot of liquor.

"Vincent is about to take on the drinking challenge."

"I think I'll sit there," I pointed at an empty table. I didn't want to be around if anything was to happen.

Aaron sh