“Yes, Mommy.” The two kids nodded their heads.

Natalie gave them a kiss on each of their cheeks, put on a pair of shoes, and left.

After she reached the bar, she was guided by the waiter to the booth that Joyce had reserved.

At the sight of her, Joyce waved her hands. “Nat. You’re finally here. We’ve been waiting.”

“Sorry, the traffic was bad.” Natalie put her bag down and put her palms together as she muttered her apology.

“As your punishment, you have to finish one drink right now!” Joyce said as she passed her friend a drink.

Natalie smiled and was about to take the glass before she was stopped by Stanley. “What’s the matter with your hand?”

Stanley who was usually amiable looked stern as he noticed the cooling pad wrapped around Natalie’s hand.

Joyce noticed the cooling pad as well, and her smile faltered. “Yeah, what’s wrong with your hand, Nat?”

Natalie merely shrugged and replied nonchalantly, “It’s nothing. I got scalded from spilling hot tea.”

 

“Let me have a look.” Stanley took her hand and examined it. He had only let her go after making sure that she was being truthful. Sighing, he said, “Why are you so careless!”

Natalie gave him an awkward smile.

 

about this anymore. Let’s toast to this big day, the day that Jasmine gets locked

got up and clinked

three of them sat back down after finishing

bottle and poured another glass for herself and

glass for Stanley since he was

downed one glass

eternity, Joyce burped and slumped against

put down her drink and

she’s just drunk.” Stanley swirled the

was right. Relieved, she said, “Stanley, since Joyce is already

juice and stood up. “There

matter?” Natalie was puzzled as she looked at

his glasses, revealing his pair

felt her vision going fuzzy as she looked into his eyes, her brains

as well. She closed her eyes and massaged her

opened her eyes, Stanley was nowhere to be seen.

are you here?” Natalie widened

you home.” Stanley’s eyes glinted as he replied

me home?” Natalie shook her head, trying to sober up. “How do

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