Chapter 58: Wine O’Clock

People tend to drink for two reasons: when they’re celebrating or when they’re feeling down. Yet, the consequences often remain the same. Alcohol rarely solves problems. Nevertheless, for some, it offers a fleeting escape, a way to momentarily escape reality’s harshness. Christina was one of those people who found solace in a drink. Even if only briefly, it allowed her to step away from her consciousness, and that brief respite meant a lot to her. At this moment, Christina sat beside Darren, looking like a starstruck teenager in the presence of a celebrity. Darren glanced at Nora with a questioning look, and she shrugged, raising her hands in resignation. “I told you. Drunk Christina is not my favorite.” “Wow!” Christina exclaimed, her hands moving from her own cheeks to frame Darren’s face. “Ooooh... I’ve heard grey eyes are quite rare. Yours are so pretty.” Darren attempted to respond, but Christina’s hands squished his face. “By the way, have you chosen the female lead yet?” she