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“Ahhh, letinto a smile He thinks for aup random bottles

I watch as he pours four different kinds of ru ice, he shakes the tin, then pours the lasses

“What is that?” Amanda asks

“Looks like a rum punch,” I answer

“Very good, yes My own special recipe,” A his face “Here is to your wedding” He picks up his shot glass and toasts Aether, we throw back our shots

The concoction was delicious I could’ve had that as a drink and been happy I nod my head toward Amani and smile “Excellent,” I tell him

Slalass down on the bar, Aaritas This one,” she says, hs

“Well, I will not be the one puking up ,” I mutter under my breath

Fifteen arita and the girls are just about finished with their second Instead of ordering another drink, I ask A after this, I need to be slightly sober

The hostess finally comes over to announce we can now be seated and I wave A Consider it a wedding present,” I say, s as I fish the money out of my clutch “Besides, it’s actually on Chase” I wink and both girls nod their head

“In that case, you can cover the drinks all night,” A me with her elbow before she and Miranda turn toward the hostess

Sliding the ae tip across the bar toward Airls as the hostess escorts us inside the dark club

As we enter the club, I can feel it’s authenticity The way the club is designed, it evokes the intimate atmosph

ere of 1950’s Havana High-back wicker arrouped around a lit stage Floor-to-ceiling s are darkened by rattan shades, further adding to the Old World charreat views of the stage At least the club is air conditioned Even though it’s evening, it’s still Africa hot outside

We’re seated at a table right in front, slightly to the right of the aisle This is the hot zone, and depending on the co been to my share of comedy shows, the comedian always picks on the front row, and A I kno to take a joke, but I’m not so sure about these two