Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Andrew found himself taking the jab out of nowhere and could only laugh awkwardly.

Aspen looked up from the couch and gasped, "Oh my goodness! It's almost 11 p.m., and Ms. Garcia's still in the kitchen?"

Lauren jumped up in alarm. "Wait... you're right! We totally forgot. Let's check on her!"

Francesca, wearing her cartoon slippers, was already rushing toward the kitchen. "Ms. Garcia, please don't tell me you passed out from exhaustion!"

Just then, Chantelle finally emerged, her cheeks flushed a soft red. She was clearly embarrassed as she said, "S-Sorry about that, everyone. I just finished cleaning up, I'll be taking my leave now."

Lauren looked apologetic. "Ms. Garcia, I'm so sorry. We got so caught up in the show that we forgot about you!"

Aspen said, "Ms. Garcia, we'll walk you to the door!"

Chantelle waved her hand. "No need, I can manage by myself. It's already late, so you all should get some rest!"

She took two steps forward but suddenly grabbed onto the door frame, looking a bit dizzy.

Lauren was startled and rushed over. "Ms. Garcia, are you okay?"

Chantelle waved to indicate she was fine. Then, she suddenly cried out, "Oh no, I forgot that we can't drive after drinking!"

"But we didn't

Lloyd had some

now clearly flushed from the alcohol, and her slightly wobbly

been drinking, you absolutely

said, "How about we just let Ms. Garcia crash here

mean, why not? Depends on whether she's

quickly replied, "Totally okay! I just...

warmly. "You're not troubling anyone. We've got more than enough rooms. Besides, we're all girls here,

said, "Aspen, let's go upstairs and get a

"Awesome,

chat with Ms. Garcia for a bit! While they set

smiled. "Sounds good,

women left, Andrew's gaze immediately returned to Chantelle with

an

to appear calm. "Mr. Lloyd, I hope

king, I

home."

to be so formal.

will this mess with your work schedule

at all. I'll