Chapter 124 - Girls night out (2)

When Sarah and Vivian approached B1S (B-one-s) bar, Sarah observed that it looks much more different in the night. Number of people was outside standing and noisily chatting while smoking, even with the cold drizzle.

B1S is on a corner in front of a busy intersection, its façade is lit up by streetlamps.

Inside is packed with people, and their voices merged making a buzzing sound mixed with a music from the stage where people lined up to sing karaoke.

Sarah does not like crowds, and when she saw all those people inside, she took few deep breaths to steel herself and to force herself to stay and not go back.

"Jessica! June! Irene!", Vivian called as they approached one small table. Three young women looked their way and greeted Vivian warmly before smiling at Sarah as Vivian introduced her.

"This is Sarah! She is great and I'm sure we will all have fun tonight!", Vivian was energetic.

Sarah nodded to three ladies and smiled back. 'They look nice…', Sarah's first impression of them was good.

Vivian went to get herself a cocktail from the bar, and a sparkling water for Sarah. Three girls started asking Sarah from where she is originally, what courses she is taking, etc. Sarah found these questions normal for someone to get to know each other, but she didn't feel the need to ask the questions back.

The topics became strange for Sarah when June asked, "So, is it true you are dating Aiden?"

Sarah nodded apprehensively.

"Oh, he must be good in bed, right?", Irene asked.

"I wish I could have a piece of him", Jessica chimed in with a giggle.

Sarah looked at Vivian with her eyebrows furrowed. Vivian got the message that if they don't stop, Sarah will leave.

"Girls, girls... he is taken. Show some respect!", Vivian scolded them.

All three of them pouted in disapproval.

"So stingy...", June complained under her breath.

Sarah was not sure if they were teasing her, or were they serious with their inappropriate remarks regarding Aiden. Sarah is very possessive of Aiden and protective of their relationship, but she can't imagine that anyone would like to hear such comments about their boyfriends. Suddenly, Sarah thought how this was not a good idea. She was looking forward to girls' night out, but she didn't like the company, and it was crowded, and noisy… and she would rather go home and be with Aiden. But she is here already, so she should make an effort.

"I'm going to the ladies' room", Sarah said. She didn't want to talk with these three women. They were rude to talk about Aiden like that. Even if they like him, Sarah is his girlfriend, and they should show some respect if they want to be on good terms. She needed a breather, and when she gets back hopefully women in her group will change the topic.

"I will join you", Vivian offered.

"No need", Sarah said as she left. 'Better if Vivian stays at the table and keeps an eye on those three.'

As Sarah passed next to the bar, someone called after her. It was a male voice, mixed with the background noise. She turned around to see who called her, and saw Philip sitting at the bar with two other young men. Philip stood up and walked up to her.

"Hello! What a coincidence to meet you here...", he smiled.

"Hi", Sarah glanced at men who were with Philip at the bar. She didn't recognize them.

"I come here often, and this is the first time I see you here. Is this your first time?", his smile widened.

"No", she responded dryly.

He looked around, "I don't see Aiden, is he here?"

Sarah shook her head, "No, I'm here with friends. They are waiting for me, so I should go."

"Sure, I will be here, we can chat later...", Philip said as Sarah left.

Sarah went back to the table and took a seat. Her mind was processing current situation. Philip was in the bar, should she go back home? 'If I tell Aiden that Philip is here, he will flip. I should go home, right?' Sarah remembered the police report files, and how even with all of these Philip escaped. It would be good to have more evidence against him... she reached into her purse and felt few small devices; it was security equipment for Eve that she got from Sophia last weekend. Sarah looked at it and saw a camera and one microphone. 'Camera is useless, but microphone...' If she could plant one microphone on Philip, maybe she can get more incriminating information about him. Isn't that what she originally planned to do when she found out that Philip and Mimi are working together? Her mind was racing, 'But it's dangerous. I need to at least stay away from him... He spikes drinks of his victims... as long as I don't drink anything, I will be fine. He can't do anything to me in this crowd.'

"Are you OK?", her thoughts were interrupted by Vivian.

"Yes, I'm fine.", Sarah absentmindedly smiled.

Sarah excused herself and stepped outside. She called Eve, "Eve, confirm connection to microphone EYI84K". About ten seconds later, Eve's voice came from the earpiece, "Confirming successful connection, Master." Sarah smirked, 'now just to plant this on him, and I'm good to go.'

Sarah turned around to get inside and bumped into a man. She looked and saw that it was Philip.

"I see you came out for some fresh air also.", he smiled.

"Yes, I find it a bit crowded." Sarah glanced behind him, confirming that two of his friends are not here. He came after her by himself.

"I can give you a company for a walk around the block.", Philip offered.

"No, thank you. Few minutes here is fine. Actually, I was just going back now." Sarah moved and lost balance. Philip extended his hands to catch her, and she got one hand around his neck. "Oh, sorry. I'm not sure how I tripped." She awkwardly apologized before slipping inside bar.

Sarah didn't trip, she did it on purpose, while her hand was around his neck, she attached microphone on the inside of his jacket collar. Sarah went back to the table, and texted Eve, "Start recording from EYI84K."

Microphone battery lasts 4 to 5 days, and Eve can record as long as there is a Wi-Fi or a cell phone reception. Sarah is confident that she will get something.