No. I shouldn't let those thoughts ruin today. I'm sure she's not thinking about that bastard. He said to himself. The drinks arrived, and Lena thanked the waiter cheerfully. Tarzan was given his; he muttered thanks. Lena raised her glass high. "Cheers to a new beginning!" "Cheers," Tarzan echoed, clinking glasses with her. He sipped cautiously. Lena, however, threw the entire drink back like it was water after a marathon. "Wow… that was not as bad as I expected!" she declared, eyes sparkling. "I want another." "Babe," Tarzan cautioned, "that thing has a heavy kick. Another one might knock you out cold." Lena planted her hands on her hips. "You really see me as that weak?" "No, I don't—" "Then trust me." Tarzan sighed—the deep, defeated sigh of a man who knew he was fighting a losing battle. --- A few minutes later, his prediction came true. Drunk Lena bounded onto the stage, microphone in grip, singing her heart out with dramatic tears streaming down her cheeks. With
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