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t was dark outside, and I could see through the office window that employee
et, Clea?" Karen peered
curiosity and
y. "No, I still have papers to read and s
t demeanor, fixing her gaze on me and g
o clubbing!" She forcefully sl
with thi
with intense hostility. She quickly grabbed the computer mouse from me, turned it off
. Irritated, I massaged my nose and watched her eagerl
ea, or I'll drag you o
e meticulously arranged the scattered papers. She shouted excitedly, "There, I'm done! Fix yourself w
sight as the door slammed shut. I was sick and
or I'll drag you
s rolling as usual. Seeing that I still ha
" I protested,
t let my friend lead me. She to
swaying to the fast-paced music. The loud cheers echoed from table to table. I eve
all night?" Karen loudly asked me, but he
round the place once again, realizing that I had missed this chaotic atmosph
ranquility and rest for your weary self. But what I needed was a loud crow
rows as if asking me what she should order
uila will do," I
"We should eat dinner before dr
in response to her question, knowing that she
ced our order, and he atte
oxication from the excessive alcohol. The place became livelier a
of tequila as it slid down my throat. Its bi
sed to be my next drink. "I brought you
my last day on Earth, I would drown myself in vai
Ren. Can't you see?
lared at me. Then she turned away and started swaying h
grily, but I laughed loudly, w
nd making her sway her hips along with me. The bo
ently brought her mouth closer to my left e
s night out at some club with some whore," I replied, understanding what she sa
ther round of tequila. I watched Karen as she walked
e?" she slurred, lazily sitting in front of me
d. "No, that's enough.
remaining liquid in the bottle. D
undings. I knew I could still drive, even in m
asleep, up and tapped her shoulder to wake her up. She turned around,
ned her eyes drowsily, gave me an angry look, and suddenly
spite her ranting and mumbling incoherent words. We were true friend
be you?" she half-opened her eyes and spoke to me from the back seat, but
rtment and made sure she was taken care of before leaving. I felt relieved kn
as unlocked, and our room was illuminated. I was
living room was dark, and I took slow steps
have yo
, the entire house was lit up, and the light enveloped the ro
w the darkness in his eyes. I too
dn't find the w
d anything change if I told him why I was drinking? Would
We should re
ur bedroom. I scanned the room before lying down, a
sank in. There was another woman. He had brought
ld he do it in o
saw him become alarmed when he saw me holding the dress in my
e else in my bed, Miguel?
gaze, snatching the dress from my hand a
n frustration, his eyes filled with deep animosity. I quickly took a s
gently asked when he noticed me t
ver. The bruises may fade, but the wounds caused by their hurtful words leave a las
inking, would anything change? Would
kness, but I didn't care. I changed the bedsheets and pillows, removing any trace of the despicable
hiding under the covers. I heard him groan, but sleep had alread