Zara and I were standing near the corner, talking quietly, the music and chatter of the party fading into the background as I focused on keeping my voice low.
She was animated, laughing about something that had happened during one of her past events, and I found myself smiling despite myself.
It was a small relief from the nervous energy of the crowd.
“You are so crazy Zara.” I teased her.
“He's a fine dude, you can't blame me.” She protested.
“He doesn't even seem interested in you.” I arched my brow at her.
“Don't you worry about that, I have my ways. Whatever I want, I get.” She clicked her tongue.”
“If you say so then.” I sipped my drink.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Liam.
My stomach sank instantly.
He wasn’t alone, a girl stood close to him.
They were
