Let’s get some of the hard stuff. I mean, did you see his Liquor cab? Vodka, whiskey, brandy,


    Maotai…He has the best stuff.


    Tomboy, how about a bottle of limited-edition brandy? This isn’t that expensive, I think,” he said,


    grabbing a bottle and examining it.


    Lured by the alcohol, hepletely forgot about Carlos’ warning.


    “Limited-edition brandy?‘ Debbie blinked and wondered. ‘This is all my husband’s Liquor. No big deal to


    drink a bottle or two. Besides, he’s with Megan now.


    When Megan popped into her mind, Debbie mmed another ss of wine, snapped her fingers and


    told Jared, “Sure, why not? Besides, I’m not letting you Leave. You haven’t drunk enough.”


    Jared pped his hands, cheerful at her assent.


    “Awesome!”


    He took the bottle from the cab, removed the lid and poured her a ss, then himself. The smell of


    alcohol filled the room.


    They clinked sses and drank the brandy. They were feeling pretty good now, the two of them. The


    room was warm, the lights making the ce somewhat indistinct, and their cares werergely


    forgotten. It was a good time, just these two friends, and in some ways just like old times.


    After two sses of brandy, Debbie’s mind was a nk-no more Carlos, no more Megan. She felt great


    at that moment. And that was the whole point of this little rendezvous.


    Jared was a heavy drinker. He was still ying on his phone-it was thetest version made by Carlos’


    company. After the upgrade, a whole world of games opened to him. And so he was busy downloading


    one while ying another.


    They polished off the bottle of brandy and were about to find something else to drink when Jared’s


    phone rang. He showed Debbie the caller ID and said, “It’s Kasie.”


    With a red face, Debbie stammered, “W-Why is she…calling you now?”


    “Not a clue. Maybe she’s in trouble.” Jared and Kasie were good friends, but he and Debbie had a


    better rtionship. He’d known Debbie longer, and she was just more fun to be around. Still, he cared


    about


    Kasie.


    When he answered the call, his face changed dramatically. He jumped to his feet and yelled at his


    phone, “Where are you? Debbie and I… Okay, got it!”


    His face became a mask of solemnity. Debbie shook her dizzy head and asked, “Jared, what


    happened?”


    “Something happened to Kasie. She asked me to bring some people along to help. Let’s go.”


    Once she heard that, Debbie sobered up a little. She guzzled some more wine and put on her coat


    before the two of them left the Orchid Private


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    Club. Kasie was in trouble.


    Jared’s Ferrari was parked not far from the gates. He managed to make his way into the driver’s seat,


    but Debbie dragged him out and snapped,


    “Get out! You’re too drunk to drive.”


    “You kidding? I can hold my Liquor.” Jared’s face was a little redder than usual, but he was fully awake


    now.


    Debbie shook her head.