Alissa and Helena were standing before the mirror, deliberating on their outfits for the evening when the doorbell echoed through their apartment.
Clad and ready, Alissa answered the door to find Daniel, and beside him, his friend Mark...
A night of nostalgic reunions lay ahead.
"Hey Dani...come in...wow, Mark, it's been ages – how long has it been?"
"Hey, cutie."
They exchanged hugs before settling onto the couch.
"Just give us a moment and we’ll be right with you."
Mark turned to Daniel, inquiringly:
"Us? Who else is joining?"
"Helena...you remember her, right Mark?"
A mischievous smile spread across his face.
"How could I forget the redhead from the room next door?"
Mark reminisced about their college days when Helena shared a room with Alissa, their rooms adjacent to his and Daniel's.
Alissa returned to the bedroom where Helena was finessing her dress.
"They're here..."
"Who? You said it was just us and Daniel...who else is there?"
"Mark, Lena...you remember him?"
"Oh my God, you minx. Mark was my crush back in high school... How do I look?"
"Absolutely stunning..."
Helena was adorned in a sparkling black dress that accentuated her figure, her feet slipped into strappy heels for a relaxed yet chic appearance. Her makeup was understated yet inherently seductive, perfectly complementing her full lips glossy with shine.
She soon joined Alissa in the living room, drawing praise from their guests.
"Hey, everyone...sorry for the delay."
Mark scanned her from head to toe. Nearly five years had transformed Helena; she was breathtaking – a transformation to true beauty.
"Hi Lena."
"Mark...how have you been?"
"All the better seeing you."
"Okay, okay...let's save the flirting for later. We've got all night for that," Alissa chided, herding Daniel and Mark toward the door with Helena.
"Let's go, everyone...tonight is ours!"
They piled into the car, setting off for the esteemed nightclub. As they approached, a long line of cars was already in sight. They advanced and finally entered the club.
Helena was brimming with excitement. They quickly secured a table near the bar, where they settled and commenced their evening with the first round of drinks.
The atmosphere was electric; Alissa and Daniel were enshrouded in a romantic aura, making Helena suspect they might have shared a past connection. Mark regaled her with tales of his internship at a friend's father's company and his recent travels.
Loosened by her third shot of tequila, Helena's urge to dance grew strong.
On impulse, she grasped Mark's hand and pulled him onto the dance floor. There, she surrendered to the rhythm, her body swaying to the beat, until she caught the gaze of someone from across the room.
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