22. Shots
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I leave the private booth, walking towards the dance floor and bass of music makes itself known again.
“Tell me the good news!!!” Ira asks as girls rush towards me.
“It’s done! I will sign it tomorrow.”
Girls squeal & congratulate me. I am smiling ear to ear. I was so stressed about talking to dad. Now it’s not needed anymore.
“I am so proud of you! We need a celebratory drink!” Natalie says, and pulls me to a table where Liam is sitting with his drink. His posture is relaxed. He nods at me.
“We should go home… we will be wasted if we drink more…”
“Loosen up, for f**k’s sake…. Half an hour. Then we will leave…” She leaves me and Liam alone while dragging Natalie to the bar.
I look at Liam, and he smiles at me. “I guess there is some good news?”
“Yes,” I tell him, g
