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ACTORS THE MUSICAL BAR

 

Does that bar sound familiar to anyone? The extreme most end of the shophouses at Boat Quay. A night which I thought will be an utterly dull moment for the cousins and of course a tagged along buddy, mif. One might wonder why that bar to spend the chrismas eve but it's seriously unavoidable due to a fact that one of my cousins is below the age limit to enter any pub. Thus, a family bar is the last resort.

 

An awkward feeling creeps up my spine as I walked up the low lit stairway up to the third floor. I was greeted by the giggles and cheerings, as well as a warm greeting by a young girl. The same awkward feeling creeps up again for I am usually greeted by a much older lady who is most probably of my age but this girl look below 15. I prayed hard that this night will not be another dull night, thus I ordered a bottle of Chivas Regal.

 

Took out a deck of cards, and start to play around with it whilst waiting for the bottle of whiskey. We exchanged some new tricks to each other and next the explaination. Soon, the most awaited drink came and I started to serve my circle. Just when I was about to get the second serving, another super young guy came up to the sit beside me. I realised at that point of time, with the alcohol in me, I didn't have tat wierd feeling about this place anymore. Thus, an introduction was made. I made the first move saying hi to the fella and introduced him to the circle.

 

The young chap introduced himself as Hukerberry, short form Berry. Fancy a chap with Berry as his name but I didn't give a heck about it due to the alcohol in me! The boss's son was sitting right next to me. Cool huh! Impressive~ Without furtherado, I did a very simple card flourish which is the Charlier Cut. The kid looked keenly at how the cut is done with one hand and knowing that I am an opportunist when I'm high with alcohol, I asked him if he had seen magic before.

 

Soon, I began to show tricks after tricks to the young chap and that 12 year old chap cursed and swear at some of the tricks which the circle showed. Drinks after drinks and soon the young girl which greeted me just now came and sit behind me. Fancy being flocked by young kids in this bar. Little did we realise the girl is in fact Berry's younger sister. Wondrous night it is turning out to be! Crystabell, was her name so we just called her Bell.

 

The circle began to show some magicka to Bell while I nearly witnessed some paedophile session at the other end of the table. A live band made the bar super happening and there was this announcement made, there is a birthday girl in the house!!! High in alcohol and the opportunist side of me tell Bell about showing the birthday girl a trick. She brought us down to meet up with the birthday girl and soon we were showing her some tricks. Impressed and after I've did my part, shook hand with her and wishes her a happy birthday and a happy new year~

 

Soon, I was back up at our original place and my head can't stop telling me to show more magic!!! Thus, I approached up to this lonely hot girl and asked her to spare me 5 minutes. She gave me a smile and she agreed. I nearly melted right there and then! From her accent, I believed she from China and luckily I was high in alcohol and my hands did not shiver while I showed the trick. I must say she is in fact a very good follower and a very soft hands. Heh, opportunist not only in showing tricks but opportunist in trying to seduce. Wahaha

 

Back to our seats and continued our drink. Till there was a point of time, I had nuts to do but listen to live band. Showed a couple more tricks to the people behind me and sat down on my seat stoned. High in alcohol, I looked towards the girl who caught my eyes just now. I made a dumb move by going up to her the second time and talked with her. Little did I realise that she is actually 20 this year and studying at Ngee Ann Poly, been in Singapore for 2 years. Oh wow! She's staying with her aunt in Singapore and no wonder she was so bored. Thought I am high but I am not horny at that moment. I was just trying to make friends and who knows spread the news about the Coven of Adept. Heh~ Talked abit more... which I cant remember what we actually talked about.

 

Then! A test question to see if she was willing to have some fun! *jeng jeng jeng* I asked her, "Hey, we've been standing and talking for some time now. How about we take a seat at my place and I show you a couple more magic?" Ok... her next expression make me melt again~ With that beam in her eyes and the wide smile on her face, she willingly agreed and I lead her to my table. Happening night ain't it?

 

Thus, tricks after tricks by the circle and soon her aunt came by to call her. Though, I felt it was quite rude but well, maybe they just want to protect her. *shruggs* Bid her goodbye and with that charming smile of hers, I turned back to my table and finish up my drinks. Soon it was 2359 and 1 more minute to Chrismas. Berry, being a good buddy brought up a few cans of coke and some confetti for everyone of us. The bar went bonkers as the clock hit 0000 hours, 251206. I began to smile at myself and wondered if everyone in my circle had an enjoyable night.

Let me tell you a story to chill the bones
'bout a thing that I saw
One night wandering in the everglades
I'd one drink but no more

I was rambling, enjoying the bright moonlight
Gazing up at the stars
Not aware of a presence so near to me
Watching my every move

Feeling scared and I fell to my knees
As something rushed me from the trees
Took me to an unholy place
And that is where I fell from grace

Then they summoned me over to join in with them
To the dance of the dead
Into the circle of fire I followed them
Into the middle I was led

As if time had stopped still I was numb with fear
But still I wanted to go
And the blaze of the fire did no hurt upon me
As I walked onto the coals

And I felt I was in a trance
And my spirit was lifted from me
And if only someone had the chance
To witness what happened to me

And I danced and I pranced and I sang with them
All had death in their eyes
Lifeless figures, they were undead all of them
They had ascended from hell


As I danced with the dead my free spirit was laughing
And howling down at me
Below my undead body just danced
The circle of dead

Until the time came to reunite us both my spirit
Came back down to me
I didn't know if I was alive or dead as the others
All joined in with me

By luck then a skirmish started
And took the attention away from me
When they took their gaze from me
Was the moment that I fled

I ran like hell faster than the wind
But behind I did not glance
One thing that I did not dare
Was to look just straight ahead


When you know that your time has come around you know
You'll be prepared for it
Say your last goodbyes to everyone drink
And say a prayer for it


When you're lying in your sleep, when you're lying in your bed
And you wake from your dreams to go dancing with the dead
When you're lying in your sleep, when you're lying in your bed
And you wake from your dreams to go dancing with the dead


To this day I guess I will never know
Just why they let me go
But I'll never go dancing no more
'Til I dance with the dead