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The woman moved the food to a corner of the room, which was fitted with a dining table and chairs. She placed the food on the table and Zee noticed four different bottles of soft drinks and water.

“Is there any vodka?” she asked because she felt like lifting her spirits with some alcohol.

“Yes, but this was based on the order we received.”

Zee rolled her eyes. “Don’t you think I already know that?”

The woman sighed. “What do you want, Ma’am?”

“I need a bottle of vodka. No, not one, but two bottles of…” Zee paused as she heard the door open and one glance revealed Michael stepping inside. His presence sent her heartbeat racing. “You know what? Never mind.” She told the woman quickly. What had she been thinking? Michael would not let her have it, especially after her drunken episode. Gosh, it would be so hard to adjust to the new life she had no choice but to live in.

“Okay.” The woman replied and left.

Zee stood before the food.