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CHAPTER 27
Isabella’s POV
My body tingles with another sip of my bubblegum martini. It’s my third glass and it’s only tasting sweeter on my lips, it’s a week day and I’m not supposed to be drinking but I’m so fucking nervous after the day I’ve had at work. The tips of my fingers always feel the turning point first when I drink. That familiar buzz that makes my body feel a bit heavy and my mind light, I hardly ever get drunk I had a horrible experience in college and I still have ptsd hence the reason I hardly drink.
“What’s going on with you today? You’re drinking, alot.” Lydia says into her wineglass looking at me weird.
“Yeah what’s going on and it’s a week day.”Alessia adds.
“I have news guys.” I say and they all drop their drinks their attention all in me.
“We’re listening.” Alessia says almost eager.
“I have a boyfriend.” I say a little smile on my face.
“You know I knew it,” Lydia says turning to Ales
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