LY'

'm the company of his body guards and a young beautiful g

y Sister who seems to be head over the heels for someone who won'

business, you're here to hav

t." I ordered lau

it, I ordered

have had enough." Max sai

ot fun." I said still una

hold of yourself Carl."

said trying to fo

Max said giving me

d to say after gul

. The drinks flowed, and the conversations blurred together. The next thing I knew, the cloc

o," I said as soon

rtment with me," Max said, l

dded pulling m

main excuse wasn't the class. I didn't even know which class I had tomorrow, and whatever class it was, I could miss it

rrow, I'll text you to meet me." I added because I real

hen leaned in and kissed me. I felt the whole world s

. Goodnight,"

probably getting yelled at by my parents, I bid

e intense heat of the club. I took a deep breath and at

rrived, and I ho

can, it's urgent." I pleaded

er?" I added, but h

ould see the soft glow of the living room lights shining thr

aid under my breath as I watched both my p

how they can't wait to get rid o

ran to the backyard, he

he door as quietly as possible. I entered and closed it sof

the floorboards beneath my feet felt like

ldn't afford to bring anyone's attention to me, especially my perfect sister's

staircase leading to my room, relief washed over me. The hardest pa

carefully ascended the stairs, hopin

I held my breath, listenin

t was clear, I continue

ned me inside. I closed the door as quietly as I could, feeling a surge of relief.

ination of alcohol and exhaustion. Despite the throbbing headache, the fast heart beat, and the regr

ut my cellphone,

ht.} I sent the message and

one buzzed, I took it up

time. Goodnight.} I smiled, hap

next day and possibly rub it on Judy's face

about Max until I f