UNEXPECTEDLY YOURS

is Michel

her finances were sometimes stretched, she always

or the finer things in life. Even as she worked as a waitress at a bustling new bar, Michelle never let her circumstan

upted Michelle's thoughts,

zed into the apartment. Vennessa Smith, Michelle'

t this hour?" Michelle inquired,

hided playfully. "Remember that handsome guy who ca

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chelle, the bartender, asked the h

iel replied dismissively, "No, I'm fin

and genuine sadness. "Are you okay? You seem like you coul

ne, Daniel muttered, "I

away from the despondent man. As she rejoined her frien

nnessa inquired, having observed Michelle's ex

ear, but he just brushed me off. I didn't want to push it and ri

ghts and the glow of his phone screen. Unbeknownst to him, he

up, a mischievous glint in her eye. As Daniel made his exit, the wheels in Vennessa's mind began t

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nodded. "Yes, I remember. But wha

s the big event! It's a gathering of the city's eli

nly want to surround myself with successful people," Vennessa continue

ny the allure of such an event. Gratitude washed over her as she

he high-class crowd. They took care to present themselves in a way that exuded sophistication an

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n exclusive gathering of the city's most influential figures, he prepared to immerse himself for the evening. As his chauffeur pulled away from the

e lavish venue, they were met by two burly bouncers who eyed them

the man at the bar. The bouncer scrutinized the cards before returning them with a

ied graciously, blushing s

ds were immediately struck by the grandeur of their surroundings. "

le on display. "Easy there, Michelle. I know you have a taste for the finer

ake in the extravagant setting. As waiters glided past with trays of sparkling wine

elp but be captivated by the allure of such af

through the room. "I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for joining us tonight. Please enjoy the abundance of food and dr

generosity and struck by his undeniable charisma. "Lucky us," Vennessa commen

stage. "He seems to be in a better mood than when he was at

lle's remark. As Daniel continued to address the crowd, the two friends found themselves captiva

mselves having indulged in too many drinks. Daniel, his steps un

vely sober, attempted to guide her inebriate

niel's room instead. Upon discovering the young man within, she questi

ilia, is that you?" he slurred, wrapping his arms around her. Their alcohol-in

iel whispered, his emotion

g as they lost themselves in each other's embrace. The once-silent room

ng consequences of their drunken encounter, nor the new chapter t

el and Michelle, entwined in each other's arms, slowly roused from their slumber. It took a momen

s indulgence. As the memories of the party came flooding back, he turned t

nexpected companion. Realization struck her, and she bolted upr

night?" she stammered, her v

ight words. "I think... we might have had too much to drink," he a