Mia approached Emily, who was lost in reverie, savoring the alcohol she had poured into the crystal glass. The bitterness and heat of the liquid burned her throat, as if reflecting the turmoil in her heart.
"There you are," Mia said, her voice soft.
Emily was startled, her eyes widening at the sight of Mia, who had suddenly appeared next to her. "Leave me alone," she hissed, her voice hoarse with pent-up emotion.
Uninvited, with what seemed like a caring gesture, Mia helped Emily pour the alcohol into an empty glass. "Are you in trouble?" she asked, her voice concerned, but her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Emily felt a sharp pain in her chest, a feeling that woke up at the thought of what had just happened. "It's okay. Go away, leave me alone," she said, trying to hide the tremor in
