As they left, Edwin apologized to Leonel, Sorry, Im whipped; need to heed Lauras orders.


    Leonel couldnt help but find the whole scene amusing.


    This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Sipping his drink, he grinned, Oh,e on! Lauras the only one who puts up with your bossy ways. Swap her out for another woman, and youd be singing a different tune.


    Edwin was clearly trying to rile Leonel up. And thats because Ive got skills, buddy.


    Once Laura left, the vibe grew livelier. The guysunched into raunchy jokes, no holds barred. This was standard stuff for this crew.


    Booze had a way of turning big shots into regr Joes.


    Though not exactly cheery, Leonel kept tossing them back.


    The me was on James for keeping the drinksing and Leonel for not saying no.


    By now, James was sloshed, clutching his ss. Nobody leaves tonight.


    Only if your missus rings can you split. Last one heres the fearless


    leader, the one not scared of his better half. EE The room erupted inughter as they started ribbing their wives.


    Leonel stayed silent, soaking in the marital drama.


    Turns out, everyones union was a bit of a mess. Oddly enough, it brought him some sce.


    Guess thats just marriage at this age. He thought.


    Half an hour Later, one by one, the guys got the dreaded calls from their wives, demanding theye home. With their buddies, they felt pretty good about themselves, but once on the line with the wives, they treaded carefully.


    Just a quick drink with friends, love. No need to stress.


    Yeah, it was James idea. Want me to film it? Chill, honey. Even Leonels here, and his wife arent checking in. Its all good. Ill exin when Im home, promise.


    The guy promised, but once off the line, he apologized, Sorry, folks. The wifeys giving me the hook. Have to keep the peace at home, you know? Cheers, though. Lets do this again sometime.


    Everyone chuckled and one by one, they left.


    Only James lingered, too sloshed to stand. His missus rang too. Drunk as a skunk, he clung to Leonel, slurring, Nah, mate, Im staying. I did my bit for the project tonight. Shell get it.


    Leonel gently tapped James cheek, retorting, Your missus is knocking.


    Plus, I am not into guys-especially drunk ones. Its like talking to a brick wall.


    In stumbled James wife with a posh upbringing, tender skin, and curves to match. She apologized, Mr. Dous, sorry about James. Bit carried away, he was. Ill drag him home and have him ring you an apology tomorrow, sober-Like.


    Leonel nodded. Sure thing. You take care of him.


    With farewells exchanged, they left.