367: DROWNING IN DESPAIR

LUKE’S POV

Just when Harriet finished consoling me about the argument with my grandfather, she suggested we go to the bar Anger still simmered within me, but I agreed, needing an outlet for my frustration. We made our way to the nearest bar, the neon lights casting an eerie glow on the sidewalk.

Upon entering the establishment, I wasted no time ordering a variety of bottles. I needed something to numb the pain and drown out the echoes of my grandfather’s harsh words.

Harriet sat quietly beside me, watching as I downed one drink after another. I could feel her concerned gaze on me, but I ignored it, drowning myself further in the alcohol’s haze.

Suddenly, she excused herself, saying she would be back. I barely acknowledged her departure; I was too consumed by my own thoughts to care.

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I continued drinking, turmoil. I felt a presence beside me. It was Daniel and Bryan, and they

were just staring at me.

“Luke, what’s going on? Why are you drinking so much?” Daniel’s voice cut through the fog of my mind.

I shrugged, unwilling to share the pain that gnawed at my heart. “I just need to forget about some things,” I mumbled, taking another swig from the bottle.

Bryan frowned, concern etched on his face. “You know drinking won’t solve anything, Luke. You need to

talk to us.”

But I remained stubbornly silent, refusing to let them see the turmoil raging inside me. Instead, I drowned myself in another drink, hoping to numb the ache that pulsed through my veins.

The weight of my argument with my grandfather pressed down on me, crushing me beneath its suffocating grip. I drank to numb the pain, but with each sip, it only seemed to grow stronger.

Daniel and Bryan exchanged concerned glances, but I waved them off, not wanting to burden them with my troubles. Deep down, though, I longed for someone to understand, to see the hurt behind my facade.

filled with worry as she glanced at the empty bottles scattered around

her, my vision slightly blurred from the alcohol. “What is it, Harriet?

think we should go outside for some fresh

outside. I want to stay here and drink,” I said, pouring another glass

please. I don’t want to see you like

glances but remained silent. They

was the only one who could calm me

IN DESPAIR

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sigh, I got up, stumbling a little. Harriet grabbed my arm to steady me, and we made our way outside. The cool night air

what happened with your grandfather,”

drink, my anger bubbling up. “He has no right

you can’t let

solve anything.”

sighed, feeling lost. “I just feel so lost, Harriet. I don’t know what to

suggested I take a break from everything and figure out what I want. “And I’ll be right

“Thank you, Harriet. I don’t know what I would do

She excused herself, leaving me alone with my thoughts. My friends looked

and your grandpa?” Daniel asked, breaking the silence.

wanting to delve into it. “It’s a long story. But right now, I just need to forget everything and have some

won’t make them disappear, Luke. You need

them head–on.”

“Easy for you to say. You don’t have a grandfather who wants to control your

drinking more than I should. She suggested we go home, and despite my protests, I agreed to finish our drinks. We drove back, exhaustion washed over

car.

the haze of unconsciousness, the throbbing ache in my head reminded me of the mistakes of the night before. Blinking away the remnants

alcohol–fueled escapade flooded back to me. I struggled to

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