As the city lights flickered to life, the night settled over the city like a calm river, the cacophony of urban life muffled by the plush confines of the Enchant Club.
Adrian sat across from Jason, the amber liquid in their crystal glasses gently swirling, yet failing to capture the profound melancholy that clouded Adrian's eyes.
He downed glass after glass, the fiery burn of the alcohol a path down his throat, a numbing balm to an unseen pain.
Jason watched, his heart heavy with worry, his attempts at conversation falling on deaf ears as Adrian remained lost in the depths of his own solitude.
The door to the private room creaked open, and Sean strode in, a radiant smile lighting up his face. His eyes scanned the room and settled on Adrian's relentless drinking. A frown creased his for
