Viper's Run(70)

The women broke into a chorus of raunchy songs on the way to Rosie’s. Winter couldn’t help but laugh at their antics, enjoying camaraderie among the friends. Lily was already at the bar waiting for them to arrive. Beth had dropped her off there before going to the clubhouse to get dressed. Winter had been surprised, but Beth had explained that Lily had wanted to decorate the tables. Mick had promised to keep the doors locked until they returned; she had felt safe leaving her with the burly bartender. Lily had gone to church with Mick for years and was not frightened or intimidated by his huge frame.

The women arrived at the bar and at their knock, Mick unlocked the doors and the group of women entered, ready to party. Lily had done a good job decorating. There were balloons everywhere and bride to be banners. Winter couldn’t help but smile as Lily anxiously waited for her sister’s reaction. Beth caught her close for a hug, pulling her into the large group at the table. Lily had pushed several tables together so they could all sit together.

Mick brought a huge tray of drinks. Winter watched as everyone grabbed a glass.

“What did you fix for us this time?” Evie asked. Mick liked to pride himself on the drinks he made. He could serve beer and whiskey all day, but he liked to surprise the women with the girly girl drinks they liked occasionally.

“Pixie stix martinis.”

“Whoop, Whoop!” The women yelled.

“Damn Mick, you outdid yourself this time,” Evie complimented him after taking a drink. Winter could have sworn the hard ass bartender blushed bright red. He set a drink in front of Lily and Winter with a wink. Fixed you two girls some designated tinis.”

The whole table laughed, including Lily. Mick turned on the sound system and several of the women began to dance together on the dance floor. There was a metal pole in the middle and several took turns dancing around it erotically. Winter’s eyes narrowed remembering the pole in the basement of the clubhouse, which had seemed out of place. The women were just too good for not having much practice.

Bliss smilingly took her turn wrapping a leg around the pole giving a performance that had the women members yelling their encouragement, while Winter, Beth, and Lily sat with their mouths open. Viper was fucking never going into the basement again, Winter thought, watching Bliss finish sliding down the pole with one leg from the top to the bottom. Everyone clapped, with Ember moving forward to take her turn. Winter moved her chair so that she didn’t have a view of them exhibiting a skill she had been unaware they possessed.

“How’s school going?” Winter asked Lily whose eyes were glued to the pole dancing.

“Good,” Lily answered.

“How was spring break?” That pulled her attention away from the pole dancing. They talked about going to the racetrack, moaning about how much money they lost before going on to tell her about Beth’s wedding dress. Beth had her second fitting, enabling her to pick it up while in Lexington.

“Did you try on your bridesmaid dress?” Beth questioned Winter.

“Yes.” The women had purchased their dresses from a local shop in town. “They’re gorgeous, you made a great choice.”

Beth smiled happily. “I can’t wait to see everyone in their dress.”

“You’re not getting nervous?” Winter questioned the calm bride to be. Beth certainly couldn’t be called a bridezilla.

“Not at all,” Beth answered. “I want everything to go according to plan, but if it doesn’t, we’ll adjust. I’m counting on you to keep everyone on schedule.”

“That I can do,” Winter promised. Evie and Natasha came up behind Beth tugging her away from the table to the dance floor. It didn’t take long for her to relax, dancing from woman to woman. It was easy to see Beth had developed a close relationship with them. Lily watched the interaction of her sister with her friends with a face filled with happiness. It was obvious Lily wasn’t jealous of the other women; she was happy her sister was fitting into her new life.

“Want to join them?” Winter asked.

“Yes.” This was the Lily that Winter loved-the mischievous spunky woman that, when she let her guard down, was stunning to witness. Winter couldn’t believe that while they were dancing, Stori and Dawn starting taunting Lily to pole dance. At first Lily ignored them, making comical remarks about their own dancing.

“Bet you can’t get that skinny leg to hold you up on the pole,” Jewell taunted her, staggering forward after she had twirled around the pole several times in succession. A look came into Lily’s eyes that Winter had seen a couple of times during her high school days. Lily didn’t like anyone to bet her she wouldn’t do something.