Maeve Frustration bubbled beneath the surface even though I tried to keep it together.Phillip wrapped an arm around me and led me to a spot."You really came!" he exclaimed, making sure I heard him over the loud music."Yeah. I told you I would!" I smiled, trying to brighten up."Maeve, you look so hot," he said, his eyes roaming over me.Phillip leaned in, trying to kiss me, but I was not in the mood.I turned my head away. "Why do not we party first?" I suggested, brushing off his attempt."Okay!" he laughed.Phillip started pouring me drinks, and I kept drinking. Coupled with everything I had been feeling, I drank far more than I normally would. At least, for a moment, I just wanted to feel free.I still felt frustrated, but after a few more drinks, I slowly started feeling tipsy. My head felt light, my cheeks burned, and somehow, all the worries weighing me down did not seem so heavy anymore. I smiled to myself. Maybe this was exactly what I needed. A night where I did not have
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