Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

“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.”

“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.

talk about this anymore. Let’s toast to this big day, the day that Jasmine gets locked behind the bars!”

and Stanley got up and clinked

sat back down after finishing

another glass for herself and

did not pour a glass for Stanley

downed one glass after another. An enigmatic glint fleeted across

burped and slumped

her friend’s odd demeanor, Natalie put down her

swirled the glass of juice in

Joyce over and realized that Stanley was right. Relieved, she said, “Stanley, since Joyce is already drunk, let’s call it a night and

juice and stood up. “There

puzzled

glasses, revealing his

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

have been drunk as well. She closed her eyes and massaged her temples in an attempt to clear her

her eyes, Stanley was nowhere to be seen. To her surprise, Shane was standing right

Shane, why are you here?” Natalie

you home.” Stanley’s

send me home?” Natalie shook her head,