Chapter 55

At HS Bar, pounding music shook the walls while neon lights flickered across a crowd of well-dressed men and women, who sipped on their drinks and partied like there was no tomorrow. The vibe in the bar buzzed with energy and excitement. "Waiter! Give me another three shots of whiskey!" Gianna waved toward the bartender, her cheeks flushed from being tipsy. "Miss, you've already had five. Maybe you should—" The bartender tried to advise her after seeing how tipsy she was. But before he could finish, she cut him off and tossed her credit card at him. "Shut up and pour me the drinks!" She was already upset after being humiliated at Abigail's birthday. Anita turning her into a punching bag only made her even more furious. Thus, when her parents went to bed, she sneaked out of the house to get some fresh air. She wandered for what felt like hours with nowhere to go. The realization that there wasn't a single corner in the vast city meant for her made her feel even worse. Eventually