Chapter 27 (Part 1)

“Well, you guys look like you had so much fun.”

Lucas and I are now back in our seats, and Isequel here decided to acknowledge us.

I still don't know how to deal with him.

“Yeah.” Lucas answers for us, which actually calms a part of me. My system is refusing to say a single word to Isequel. “Why didn't you bring your girlfriend? I was expecting that everybody will have a date tonight.” Lucas takes another bottle of rum, and he opens it to drink straight from the bottle.

I lost count of the bottles of rum that he had opened to consume.

“Oh, wait. She's your girlfriend?” Isequel meaningfully flashes his smile at Lucas. And this man beside is about to lose his shit because of what he's drinking. I don't know why, but that's what my gut is telling me.

To answer Isequel's question, Lucas just smiles at Isequel too. Probably doesn't know what to say. It's a good thing because it's a strong sign that I'm not going home tonight trying to carry a drunken man.

“There's no clear label.”

There. I