Chapter 31: Vulnerability

Narration

Malakai led them to the top floor. The lights were dimmed with a warm hue. The gold and white interior mirrored walls, and the massive crystal chandeliers suspended from the center gave off a fresh, sophisticated vibe.

"This is our private lounge. Feel free to get comfortable here."

"Don't mind if we do." Poet quickly sat on one of the sofas, gently bouncing, "This is so comfy, and I love the vibe."

Luca felt proud of himself. "I am not the one to toot my own horn, but, toot toot, I designed it myself."

Heath frowned. "Luca, please. You did nothing but give useless input about wanting it as if you were sitting on a fluffy cloud high in the luxurious sky."

"It was fitting at the time," Luca reasoned.

"It was stupid. Try sitting on an actual cloud, then come back to me." Heath snickered. "That's if you're alive."

"You are so mean." Luca moped.

"It's my day job, bro." Heath loved teasing Luca, but he was someone he doted on the most.

"Anyway, how about we get some dr