I was still standing outside trying to collect my thoughts when I heard a scream inside the house. Looking through the window, I could see the tv was on. Marni must have started the movie. Every year, Marni picked a scary movie for everyone to watch. You had to drink every time someone screamed, ran towards the danger, or got killed. It was always a good way to ensure that everyone was wasted by the end of the night.
Heidi was perched in Grady’s lap on one of the two couches in Marni’s living room. She was so animated and beautiful. I wanted to hate her so much but I just couldn’t. Of course she was a little shallow but she’s also still young. And none of what as going on between Grady and I was her fault. I knew all of that and yet here I was still standing on the other side of the glass
