294 DRUNKEN KISS, AWKWARD AFTERMATH

“Thank you,” Anna slurred with a sigh as Cecilia and Daniel helped her out of the car. “Don't worry about her, I'll take care of her,” He assured Cecilia. “Perhaps you should stay over to seeing as it's so late.” Cecilia rolled her eyes. “What am I? A child?” She scoffed. “Thanks for your concern, Daddy, ;ut I can handle myself quite alright.” “Sure, be careful then,” he told her. “Are we home?” Anna slurred as she tried to break free from Daniel’s hold. “Yes, we are, so calm down. Before you know it, you'll be in bed and get a much needed sleep,” He said to her softly as he helped her into the house and Cecilia drove away. “Calm down, Anna,” He told her in a frustrated tone when she collected the keys from him and tried to open the door. “Why're you in such a rush tonight?” He muttered as he unlocked the door and pushed it open. “Home!” She squealed, covering her mouth as she staggered inside, looking around as though she had never been there before. “I don't