By the time they arrived at the restaurant, it was already 7 p.m. The place was lively, filled with soft music and laughter. They all settled around a large table, ordering different kinds of food and drinks. Some went for alcohol—Tessa especially—while Danika stuck to something non-alcoholic. It wasn’t just Lina, Tessa, Maya, and Nora; a few of their male colleagues joined as well, making the atmosphere even more fun. Conversations flowed easily, laughter echoed around the table, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Tessa, as usual, was at the center of it all—talking, teasing, and keeping everyone entertained. Time flew by without them noticing. By 9 p.m., they began to wrap things up. One by one, they said their goodbyes and headed out. A few of them were already tipsy—Tessa being the most obvious. “I’m fiiiine,” Tessa insisted, her words slightly slurred as she leaned on Lina. “You’re not fine,” Lina said, holding her steady. “Come on.” Lina helped Tessa into
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