"I don't know about this place guys," Sophie said as they were parked in front of this club called the Safari. "This place just looks weird."
"Oh come on Sophie, you are about to be a married woman, you need a little excitement before the big day. Besides what happens when you bore the Hell out of Chad on your wedding night because he's your first one?" He best friend and made of honor Katrina said.
"Please don't use that word," Sophie replied.
"Sophie, we're doing this, now let's go," she said as she exited the car along with their other friends Tammy and Erica.
Sophie was about to get married to her long-time boyfriend Chad. She came from a very religious family and had always been a devout Christian because she grew up in a very religious home. Her parents had made her go to church since she was very young so she had been surrounded by this her whole life so she never questioned it, even when she began to question her faith from time to time.
Chad was not and actually didn't believe in any of it but Sophie didn't mind as he was also kind, respectful, and was always there for her. He was always very supportive of her faith and the way she lived her life. She assumed maybe he would convert eventually but she loved him with all her heart and she knew he loved her as well.
Sophie was a petite blonde, very attractive to many but never showed much skin. Katrina was a little more athletic in build with fiery orange hair. She was currently single but sort of had a thing for Josh who was Chad's best friend and also best man, so she was happy to be paired up with him for the ceremony. This club for her Bachelorette party was Katrina's idea and thought it would be good for Sophie to have a wild night for a change.
Tammy was a cute little brunette with short hair and pale skin. She wasn't much of an outdoors girl so she mainly enjoyed the nightlife. She was single but was looking to hook up with someone at the wedding if possible. Erica was Latin with nicely tanned skin and was currently dating Derek, another member of the groomsmen. She had always been a party girl and Derek had always been a bit boring so they always wondered how some nerdy white kid got her but he made her happy, and now being in Sophie's wedding had her thinking about settling down with him.
Sophie was not a fan of strip clubs but she knew Katrina was right and she needed to loosen up a little before she gave herself to Chad on their wedding night. She knew that most club rules were they couldn't touch her or anything so she wasn't too concerned, she just wasn't a fan of seeing naked people dancing around.
As she walked in there was a strong scent of sweat and lust. It wasn't as unpleasant as she expected it to be but she grabbed onto Katrina's arm tightly as they walked through the club looking for their table. None of her friends were religious at all but they all seemed to be having a good time so Sophie didn't want to let on just how uncomfortable she was as they finally found their table.
"Wow, isn't this place amazing?" Tammy said watching a large man walk by wearing just a speedo and was done up to look almost like a human Bull, even with the large nose ring.
"Yeah, it's okay?" Sophie said still trying to hide how uncomfortable she was.
"You need to loosen up a little, you need a drink," Katrina said waving for the waitress.
"Just water please," Sophie said with a smile.
"No, she'll have a watermelon margarita with an extra shot, she's getting married this weekend."
"Well congratulations," the waitress said as she seemed to have tiger stripes on her skin. "Hey everyone, we have a bride to be here tonight!" The waitress yelled before everyone began to cheer and she placed a sash over Sophie that said Bride on it.
Sophie blushed a little feeling embarrassed at first but sort of waved to the crowd before she said: "what are you doing Katrina? I told you I didn't want to drink tonight."
"Listen, Sophie, I love you like a sister, and I've put up with the religious stuff my whole life, we all have, and even though he won't admit it, so has Chad," she said scolding her friend a little. "We have all watched our language around you, and haven't strangled you yet, and even still consider you a friend, so I don't think it's too much to ask for you to spend one night drinking and having fun with your friends before your big day. You can always go to church and ask for forgiveness tomorrow right? Besides, once you move out of your parent's house, maybe you'll start seeing things from our perspective a little more."
Sophie was a little hurt by what she had just heard but she knew Katrina was right. They had been friends her whole life and she knew how annoyed they would all get with all these rules she followed because of her beliefs. She tried to make them understand it was more than just silly superstitious nonsense to her but also she knew Katrina had a point.
"You're right........ I'll do my best," Sophie finally said as the waitress came back over with their drinks. She took hers and began to sip it. "Wow, this is really good," she said as her friends watched her take down her Margarita within a few seconds.
"Now that's what we're talking about Erica said before they all raised their glasses. "To Sophie and Chad."
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Sasha stood against the railing looking down at the club patrons enjoying themselves with her lover Ezranox by her side. The green-haired elven beauty was holding a drink as she stood next to Sasha.
"So many tonight," Sasha said.
"Yes, good for business, and maybe even something else," Ezranox said with a smile as she looked out at the potential victims of her and Sasha's lust. "Look at them, so many of their bodies waisted, not getting the attention they deserve. So many dry sexual organs, like that guy over there sitting at the bar," she said pointing him out to her lover.
"What about him?"
"Suffering from a broken heart and trying to drown his sorrows in booze and strippers. Such a shame."
"Well, maybe he needs to try something a little different, maybe something a little more exotic," Sasha said licking her lips.
"Perhaps, but I'm feeling experimental tonight if you know what I mean."
"Oh really, want to try something new?"
"Not with you per se, but I'm always open to that. No, I want to have some fun, and maybe cause a little trouble."
"Well, I have some business to attend to my Love. I won't be too long," Sasha said before leaning over and kissing Ezranox. "Perhaps when I'm done I'll fetch that guy and invite him back for some fun with the both of us?"
"That does sound fun, but for now I'm sure I can entertain myself with a" she stopped as she suddenly heard people cheering and glanced down at the shy-looking bride waving. "Oh my," the Elven sage said as she glanced down at Sophie and her friends.