Chapter 13 Drunk mess

Claire had decided that drowning her sorrows was the best course of action after her encounter with Alex. She threw herself into the party scene with reckless abandon, downing drink after drink as if trying to erase the memories. The people around her watched in awe and amusement as she took on a drinking challenge with a random stranger. Claire's competitive spirit kicked in, and she emerged victorious to a chorus of cheers and applause. “Go, Claire! Go, Claire! Go, Claire!” someone shouted from the crowd as she raised her hands in triumph, a wild grin on her face. The music shifted to an upbeat tempo, and Claire, fueled by the alcohol and the energy of the party, leaped off the table where she had been standing, landing gracefully despite her towering 7-inch heels. Matthew, who had been observing her antics from a distance, couldn't help but be both stunned and amused by her display. “I almost forgot how chaotic it will be if she is drunk.” he mused to himself, shaking his hea