Chapter 68

Douglas arrived at the driving school half an hour later in a taxi. When he got closer, I could see the flush on his fair skin. Lilian and I also smelled the faint scent of alcohol on him. He whispered while looking at us caringly, "I had a sudden appointment. Did you guys wait for long?" I'd already explained to him why I wouldn't be attending the party on the phone—it was the same excuse I used on Lilian. But Douglas was still worried and wanted to come over anyway. I didn't know that he had come over from a drinking session and felt embarrassed. "I should be the one to apologize. Did I ruin your gathering?" But Douglas didn't answer me and Lilian replied instead, "You're too kind. Have you forgotten who he is? It's our kindest and sweetest class representative. I bet he's dying for you to find him." "Stop fooling around." Lilian shrugged. "Oops. My dad's calling me home for dinner. Since you're here, please help teach Nancy how to drive." Lilian left as she spoke, and in t