Chapter 24

*****Erika's POV***** I downed the alcohol, drinking it like a camel. I wanted more, more of this stuff that would help me sleep. I wanted to forget and it would help me forget too. "Go easy on the drink, Rika" Paula tried to pry the glass off my fingers but I just tightened my grip instead. "Why? Why should I?" My words were beginning to get slurred, a sign I was on my way to being overwhelmed by this drink. And I had no regrets. "Because we don’t need you puking all over this floor and messing up the bed" Kat added. "Have I ever done that?" I grabbed the bottle and poured myself another glass. "Maybe she needs it, Paula. She does look like she needs it" Kat said, studying me as I threw my head back a little to gulp half of the drink I had poured for myself. "And us. She needs us more importantly." Paula supported, putting in her own quota. "Yes, I do need you girls and I am glad you both came" I attempted to hug my two best friends, it was loose and awkward, but I didn't care. "I thi