As I walked home in the chilly night, my mind still clouded by the events of the evening, I struggled to keep my balance. The alcohol in my system made it difficult to walk in a straight line, but at least the cold air provided some clarity to my overwhelmed thoughts.
The dimly lit road stretched before me, and I couldn't shake the eerie feeling that someone was watching me from the shadows. My heart pounded in my chest, and I couldn't help but glance back repeatedly, searching for any sign of a pursuer. Was it Ace, making sure I was safe despite my stubbornness? Or was it Alex, angry and hurt, following me?
With each turn, there was no one in sight—just the empty road and the darkness surrounding me. The silence only added to the growing sense of unease. I cursed myself for declin
