Chapter Twenty Six Thanks to Chad's ''sobering up'' attempt. I felt much more like myself now. I couldn't help but look around the room at the couples coming together, ready for the new year count down, just seconds away. Every one had their drinks in hand, waiting to toast, almost every one was all tipsy and happy. '10...9...8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!' every one cheered together and kissed their partners, i pulled Billy to me and he placed a sweet, loving kiss on my lips before wrapping me in a hug. 'I love you baby'. He told me. I couldn't answer him. Of course, I still loved, of f*****g course I did. But across the room, i could see Ava smiling as she leaned up to kiss Chad. I looked away again. 'Babe.. you ok?' He pulled away to look at me and I forced a smile. 'I l

