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me though.” I playfully smacked Luke on the arm and smiled. If Luke weren’t here tonight, I was sure to lose my mind from stressing over Trevor.
    “Don’t set my bar on fire this evening. I don’t feel like coming back to a mess.” Gary tried to look tough by crossing his arms over his chest but I knew he was joking. That was his ongoing joke with me, as if I would actually set the place on fire. Although if Trevor were to walk in tonight, I just may set this place ablaze.
    “I’ll be sure to keep the matches out of reach.” Luke began laughing and soon I burst out in laughter too.
    Gary waved his hand and mumbled something about me being a smartass. I wanted him to tell me something I didn’t know. Then he spoke where we could hear. “You know all the rules; I know you know how to run this place. I’ve taught you well enough. Have a drink or two, and have fun. You’re a lifesaver Mace.”
    “I try. Enjoy your night Gary.”
    “I will. I’ll see you later. Thanks again.” He got up and gave me a hug then shook Luke’s hand before leaving.
    I took in several deep breaths praying that this night would go smoothly. Its bad enough I got informed over the phone that Trevor was going to be in the wedding alongside me, I didn’t need any more drama that involved him at least for the rest of the night. What in the hell was she thinking letting Marcus put him in the wedding and especially by me. Well I mean we were the only two people in the wedding but come on, it’s not like we were together when they got engaged. That relationship had already crashed and burned. We had both already moved on with our lives. Halley would get a call from me tomorrow and I would make sure she knew I was seriously not going to be in her wedding. I know her, she’s thinking I’m going to cave and still be in her wedding but it’s not happening. That was the only logical way I could play it safe and not be hurt all over again. I would just have to come up with something believable for Luke until he could finally know the truth. Life was more than peachy, it was perfect and I fully intended to keep it that way.

 
     
    Chapter 3
    A few hours after Gary left, more of a typical crowd began to form inside. At least a good forty people stood from the stage where the band used to play to the bar. I checked my phone maybe a whole two times since then and Halley was still texting and trying to call. I had to hand it to her, she was extremely persistent. She wouldn’t stop until she talked to me so avoiding her was pointless. But at the time, I didn’t care. I was more than capable of being able to stand my ground. Since we walked into the bar, I’d only had half of a drink. It was a relief to know that drinking wasn’t really necessary for me anymore; it was nothing but a crutch that kept me down and clouded my judgment. Sometimes that didn’t seem like too bad an idea.
    The DJ just finished setting up karaoke and people were already beginning to file up there and sign up. I’d only watched karaoke sober a handful of times, maybe I did need to start drinking just to tolerate the drunk people that were about to think they had the voice of gold. These people just shamelessly stood up there and we all had the unfortunate pleasure of hearing it. Apparently they thought this was American Idol and it wasn’t. Nicki Minaj was not getting ready to send them through to Hollywood. I just wanted to send them out the front door. They weren’t going to win any grand prize. I crossed my arms over my chest and waited to hear the first song come over and the voice behind it that made me desperately want earmuffs. The poor girl was trying to serenade her boyfriend and he just stood there smiling at her encouraging her to finish. He should have pulled her off the stage if he really loved her. I reached for a shot glass and poured myself some whiskey. Luke appeared by my side laughing as I threw it back.
    “It’s that bad babe?”
    “Do you not