From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 204

The dim light cast a soft glow on her face, giving it an ethereal quality

Unexpectedly Derend found himself standing opposite a gilt about his age.

He had always pictured young gigs as delicate and fall.

Vet here was a girl with the reflexes of a seasoned athlete, which was quite the eye opener

It took a moment for Gerned to regain his composure and retract his hand

Just then, Sarah came nmoing over and asked, “Ann, what’s going on?”

Anthea glanced back at Sarah and assured het. “It’s all good ”

Tuming to Gerand, she inquired, “You alright?”

“I’m fine” Gerard responded with a slight shake of his head

“Good to bear Authen said with a gentle smile. Once she knew Gerard was fine, she walked away with Sarah

As Gerard watched their retreating figures, he felt a momentary daze.

was an if they had known

it just

thought Gerard remained staring until they vanished into the crowd. He was jolted back to reality by a slap on the shoulder. “Gerard! What are you gazing at?‘ Healy had come

snapped out of it “Huh? Oh,

looked in the direction Gerard had been staring but saw nothing noteworthy and let it go.

Time for some drinks”

mind preoccupied. The boys drank more than their fair share, their teenage bravado overtaking

18 and strictly raised, they couldn’t possibly return home

parents were out of town, so they decided to crash at his place. With the

took a casual shower and crammed into one bed, quickly succumbing to a

awoke, he noticed the snow had stopped outside, and the sunlight was

symphony of snores,

half–past ten.

to the bathroom to freshen up. He was well–acquainted with George’s house after

freshening up, George walked in, removing his cap and announcing. ‘Gerard, 1 grabbed some breakfast. Are Kearney and Healy still

Gerard nodded.

and grumbled, “Man, can they sleep! They’ve been out since 11 last night. What are they, hibernating

open the windows, George let in the chilly breeze, jolting the others awake with shivers.