Once, my paranoid love

“Ron!” Eva shouted, but the music was loud, so Ron could not hear her. “Elena, I am going there. He is not picking up my calls,” Eva said to me. I arched my brows and slightly nodded. It seemed like my head would burst because of the sound. Why was it so loud? I moved my gaze around with an irritating face.

The club pulsed with vibrant energy, its entrance adorned with neon lights that cast a kaleidoscope of colors onto the bustling sidewalk. A heavy bass beat resonated through the air, drawing people into a world of rhythm and revelry. Inside, the atmosphere was an intoxicating blend of dimly lit corners and dazzling dance floors, where strobe lights painted the crowd in flashes of brilliance. Lavish cocktails were crafted at the bar, mingling with laughter and chatter. The club’s eclectic decor, a fusion of modern art and vintage elegance, served as the backdrop for a night of music, movement, and the promise of unforgettable moments.

Eva’s heart raced with a mix of thrill and nerves; this was her first time at such a lively nightclub. This nightclub was for VIPs, so Eva did not get the chance to come.

I spotted Eva going to Ron, and when Ron noticed her, he smiled at her and hugged her. He even kissed her cheek; I narrowed my eyes as I spotted it. Then Eva whispered something to him and turned back to me.

I glanced at Ron, and he looked at me as well. But he seemed so normal that nothing happened between us this morning. Eva and Ron walked toward me.

“Elena!” Eva called my name as she came to me.

I slowly nodded and looked at Ron. He smiled at me and then said to Eva, “I thought you wouldn’t manage to come, Eva.”

Eva smiled at him, then looked at me. Every time it seemed Ron was pretending, I could not bear the tension anymore. But Ron whispered something to Eva; the music was loud so I couldn’t hear what he was saying. Eva nodded and moved her fingers to tell me she was going with Ron.

I nodded, but Eva gestured at me to join her. But Ron guided her through the crowd, his smile infectious as he led them to a spot on the dance floor. The music resonated within her chest, matching the tempo of her excited heartbeat.

The dance floor itself was a realm of its own. Bathed in a kaleidoscope of lights, it seemed to breathe with the rhythm of the music. Bodies moved in sync with one another, a diverse tapestry of people lost in the intoxicating sway, and the two started dancing.

It was boring for me. I should not have come with her and stopped her as well. When I became desperate to leave, I shouted her name.

“Eva!” I shouted her name twice. However, she couldn’t hear me because of the loud music. I inhaled deeply and said, “What should I do now?” So, I walked to a corner and sat on a stool.

They had my whole attention. Eva and Ron seemed to have an amazing time together. It made me confused. ‘If it is the truth, then what about this morning, though?’ Ron tried to kiss me directly in front of Paul. I fixed my gaze on Ron. ‘He doesn’t seem to fool around when it comes to Eva. Did I misunderstand? Did he try to kiss me or just show it to Paul?’ I lowered my head while thinking. ‘Should I tell Eva? Ron seems so normal. I think I have to ask him why he did that before I tell her anything.’

He attempted to explain what he did, but I was the one who refused to listen. I should have heard him. But the gesture! I thought as I closed my eyes.

My face became somber suddenly. ‘Paul, I don’t know when you’ll stop doubting me. You just know how to humiliate me and twist my emotions.’

[On the dance floor]Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“Babe,” Ron said seductively as he drew Eva close; her heart started beating faster, and she whispered, “Are you willing to do it?”

“W… Willing to do what?” Eva stammered.

Ron made Eva sway her hips to the rhythm of the song, and Eva held his hair in one hand. She was trying to be like other girls. But she was quite nervous, and her mind was completely jumbled.

“Babe?” he asked again, clutching her waist.

“Ron, I am nervous,” Eva said, as she stopped wiggling her hip.

He said, “Eva, I booked a room for us.”

“Ron, I…” Eva looked at Ron. Ron kissed her left cheek and said, “I will manage everything.”

“But Elena?” she said.

“I think if she guesses something, she will not allow you to come.” Ron said.

Eva’s face became gloomy as she heard Ron. Ron pushed her hair from her face and said, “She is your friend; don’t you think she needs to support you? You are not a kindergarten child anymore, right? You can lead your life as you want.”

Eva pressed her lips together and nodded, then said, “You are right.”

“If I want to be with my lover, then I don’t think anyone has a problem with it. I will talk to her.” Eva said.

“Hey, don’t do it. Elena will not take it normally,” Ron said.

“Then?” Eva asked.

“Let’s drink together, then we will decide what we need to do,” Ron said.

Eva slightly smiled and nodded. They walked toward Elena. When Eva came close to Elena, she shrieked from behind.

“Elena!”

**

I turned back and spotted Eva and Ron together. “Are you done, Eva? Let’s go now,” I stated.

“What are you talking about? Do you want to go home?” Eva questioned me as she sat next to me. Ron gestured to the bartender to get two drinks for us.

“Don’t you want to go home right now?” I asked.

“Elena, we just came now. Let’s spend some time here, then we will go.” Eva said. It seemed she became irritated because of me. She stood up and said, “Wait, I am going to the washroom.” She left me and Ron there. The bartender served the drinks. It was a really awkward situation for me. I noticed Ron having a drink.