Chapter 19

• I encountered a waiter carrying alcohol. I quickly grabbed a glass and swiftly downed it, then another, until I had three.
• I took confident steps to the middle deck where people were dancing. In a moment, I found myself being led into the dance by the rhythm. Even though most were wearing bikini tops, I still had the courage to dance with them.
• I need this, I need it now to ease the guilt in my heart. I lied. I never thought I would deceive even myself just to stop him.