popping anxiety was something that even I didn’t want to cope with right now, or maybe ever.
Zoe’s Caribbean accent thickened, that’s how I could tell how angry she was. “Don’t give me that crap. I’m not cutting you any slack. No more pills tonight. Plus your freaky green eyes are doing that weird dilating shit again which means you’re close to zoned out city, and I’m not dragging your ass around the club while you play the role of a drugged out superstar. Not tonight of all nights. It’s your damn party for shits’ sake.”
I could tell that she was worried about me, so I tried to ease her anxiety. “Oh hell to the no. Did you just call me a drugged out superstar? Its mega drugged out superstar to you, backup dancer extraordinaire, get it right.” I couldn’t help but smirk. Only Diego and Zoe could set a self-centered, self-absorbed person like me straight. That’s why they were my best friends, they were my truth serum, whether I liked it or not. My balance.
“Whatever. We just want you to enjoy your party.” She pointed to herself, “Best friend number one.” She pointed over to Diego, “And best friend number two is ready to rock the hell out of this party.”
He pretended to rub his eyes while he flipping her off. “I think you got the order reversed. I’m always number one in everyone’s eyes, including yours.”
Zoe grinned saucily, returning his one finger salute, “You’re confusing me with your dim witted groupies.”
He snorted, “No time for arguing over your obvious lust for me. Tonight is all about our girl Infinity.” He dusted an invisible speck of lint off his tight fitting tailored black shirt and ran his fingers through his well-groomed black hair, sprucing up his ‘just got out of bed’ signature look.
“Smiles everyone. Smiles.” Not giving the driver time to fully stop, he pushed open the door, jumping out while five of Mason’s gorgeous big security guys cleared the door perimeter as cameras flashed so bright that I had to blink away the spots.
I fluffed out my curly hair, plastering a wide smile on my face. “Okay, I’m going all in.”
Zoe smiled, looking at me proudly. “Work it!”
Diego held out his hand which I grabbed then stepped one designer black stiletto heel out, pausing sexily to stir the paparazzi feeding frenzy.
Zoe chuckled, “That’s it girl, own it!”
I smiled over my shoulder at her. “You know it.”
Diego was smiling hugely as he pulled me out. The Paparazzi swarmed, screaming my name in that horrible squeaky voice that always annoyed the crap out of me. Zoe pressed against my back as she scrambled behind me protectively, shouting in my ear. “Well, the paparazzi are in effect. You’ll have no problem getting publicity for your concert tomorrow night.”
I nodded towards security for them to give me space to work the media. Zoe stepped slightly away as I smiled, paused, giving them the money shot by throwing my bra strap length curly jet-black hair over my shoulders. I knew from experience that the way I threw it would show off my sky-blue highlights perfectly. I posed left, placing my hands on my lean curvy hips, showing off my tight crème dress that accentuated my well-rounded derriere. I posed right, leaning slightly forward to maximize the major cleavage that I was showing with my plunging down to my belly button neckline.
Diego grabbed my hands tightly to his shoulders as he bulldozed his way through the crowd. Zoe hovered behind me protectively with her hands on my shoulder, guiding me from behind and nudging the paparazzi away.
The Paparazzi asked, “Infinity, what designer are you wearing?”
“It’s from my couture line.” I smiled brightly, keeping my response brief. A tactic I learned the hard way. Keeping it brief was the best way to minimize the likelihood of them twisting my words into something salacious and cringe worthy.
“Is it true that you are now part owner of your brother’s club