Journey - Episode 5

 

Woah.....you both look amazing. Thanks Phil. Hmmm.... You know I actually thought you were the one with the leather jacket. What?  Tasha, no offence but that edge that this outfit gives you, it kinda reflects Tess's personality. Oh well, at least after twenty one years I've finally rubbed off her.  I'm off to go join Hope and the girls, besides I see gorgeous hunks. Okay,  go ahead.  Let me ask you something, if you were confused at first how did you tell who was who . Simple, you're the grumpy one who always responds with monosyllables while Tasha's little miss sunshine. Hmmm... There, you see but I like you that way. At least I'm one of the few people who makes you laugh although I'd love to hear you laugh more often.  Phillip, don't. You know I have feelings for you so don't sweep this under the rug. I need something to drink. You're stubborn but let me get you some punch. You know I don't drink. It's just a little, I promise you won't get sloshed over a tiny cup.  Okay, just a little. 
Natasha Johnson, you look amazing. I know, my sister has an amazing eye when it comes to fashion. Wait,  grumpy picked out this outfit. Yeah, just ask Hope and don't call my sister grumpy you know I hate it.  But she barely ever smiles

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. Or talks.  Hope, won't you introduce us. Oh sorry,  pardon my manners.  Guys,  Christina and Natasha, Tina, Tasha meet Chris, James and Daniel.  Nice meeting you. Well, if you guys don't mind i'd like Daniel to dance with me. Fancy way of asking me to dance huh. Well,  I had to try. Come on he said pulling her away. Well,  Tina will you come to the stand with me to get a drink. Sure, James I'd love to.  Why do I feel like I've just been set up.  Because you have. So you're saying that you had my friends and yours set us up. Yeah, I've had my eye on you for a while. How are you sure it's me and not my sister. Just cos your sister is always with Philip as a matter of fact he's just left to probably get her a drink. Oh no,  we don't drink. After tonight you both will.  What do you mean by that. Why don't we go somewhere quiet to talk. OK. 
Hey Phil.  Oh, James, what's up. Ah, getting a drink for you and the miss I see.  Yeah. Well,  this is Christina, Tina meet my roommate Philip. Hi, nice to meet you. I'd shake you but my hands are full. Oh it's okay.  Phillip noticed how slowly and deliberately she smiled at him.  I'd better get to Tess. Later.  He's taken girl so easy.  I didn't do anything besides they aren't dating yet. 
Tess sat on the window watching the couples on the dance floor. She could see Hope in the midst of the moving bodies. If she was dancing  then where was Tasha. Just then,  Phillip arrived. Here, he placed a drink in her hand. Philip did you see Tasha. She was right at the other end of the hall but I don't see her anywhere. I'm sure she's here somewhere having fun. Don't worry so much. Besides Tasha is an adult, she can take care of herself. Oh well, I guess so.
We need to talk. But.  It's too loud in here,  come with me.  He led her out of the hall, up the stairs and into the bar at the top of the hotel.  Wow, it's beautiful. What the decorations or the view.  She moved straight for the balcony. Both, she said. It was a full moon today and the moonlight reflected in the pool, it made it seem magical.  Then just up ahead the buildings were all lit up and they seemed endless, like at some point they joined the sky. Gosh, despite how sarcastic you are half of the time, you see beauty in the simplest things. I think I'm falling for you. Phillip you know I'm not ready for that yet.  Why don't you just take a chance. Take a risk with me. You always play it too safe and I  understand you don't want to get hurt so I'm asking you to just think about it. OK, I will. I'm hungry can we grab something to eat before I leave. I just want to go home. Alright, I'll call you a cab while we eat. 
Hope have you seen Tasha? Hmm... I think I saw her, I don't know, I can't remember. But she was with you a while after we got here. Yeah, but I'm tipsy so I don't know. Hey,  Hope have some water.  Phillip what's up. I'm good man. How'd she end up this tipsy.  Hey,  I tried to get her to stop but the girl is as stubborn as a mule and impulsive too. Hey  you're Tashas twin, you guys look exactly the same. Yeah,  have you seen her anywhere. Nope but the last time I saw her she was with Chris. Chris,  dude you're talking about James friend Chris. Yeah,  him.  I don't like this.  They left the hall together. Alright, we'll go find them.  Thanks bro.  You're welcome.
They held each other trying to find their way out of the dark corridor. I feel like I'm swimming. Are we walking on a bouncing castle. No it's the ground silly,  it's just wobbly.  Let's take off your shoes maybe it'll finally be smooth. OK, on the counter of three. One,  two,  three.  They both bent at the same time, bumped heads and sat on the floor laughing. 
I can hear laughter. This way.  It's completely dark. Switch on the flashlight on your phone would you please. There they were, sitting on the floor, her sister and apparently Chris and even from the distance she could smell the alcohol.They were completely drunk.  Natasha!