Chapter 24

Vincent

What am I doing anymore?

Why did I just impulsively invite myself to Sarah's friend's party? It's not like me to seek out some one-night entertainment or indulge in juvenile fun. I don't even like going to business events.

But here I am, going against my own grain and stepping into a world that is not my own. I can already imagine the swarm of carefree nineteen and twenty year olds that will fill the party. And then there's me - feeling like an outsider among them all. So why did I even bother agreeing to come?

"Are you really coming with me?" Sarah asks for the third time.

My annoyance rises at her persistence. "Yes, I am," I reply curtly.

She furrows her brow, concern etched into her features. "You're not going to cramp my style, right?"

I can't help but smirk in response. "Cramp your style? Really?"

She nods seriously. "Yes. But don't worry, even if you try to rain on my parade, it won't work. Natalie is my girl and I can do whatever I please at her party. So there." She st