True Love Waits

Chapter 137 Let's Get Drunk

Jared was stunned by Debbie's words. 'You drank this expensive wine like water?" "Tomboy, it's such a waste! If your husband found out, you'd break his heart. By the way, he's on that business trip, right? Let's get some of the hard stuff. I mean, did you see his liquor cabinet? Vodka, whiskey, brandy, Maotai...He has the best stuff. Tomboy, how about a bottle of limited-edition brandy? This isn't that expensive, I think," he said, grabbing a bottle and examining it.

Lured by the alcohol, he completely forgot about Carlos' warning.

'Limited-edition brandy?' Debbie blinked and wondered. 'This is all my husband's liquor. No big deal to drink a bottle or two. Besides, he's with Megan now...'

When Megan popped into her mind, Debbie slammed another glass of wine, snapped her fingers and told Jared, "Sure, why not? Besides, I'm not letting you leave. You haven't drunk enough." Jared clapped his hands, cheerful at her assent. "Awesome!"

He took the bottle from the cabinet, removed the lid and poured her a glass, then himself. The smell of alcohol filled the room.

They clinked glasses and drank the brandy. They were feeling pretty good now, the two of them. The room was warm, the lights making the place somewhat indistinct, and their cares were largely forgotten. It was a good time, just these two friends, and in some ways just like old times.

After two glasses of brandy, Debbie's mind was a blank-no more Carlos, no more Megan. She felt great at that moment. And that was the whole point of this little rendezvous.

Jared was a heavy drinker. He was still playing on his phone-it was the latest version made by Carlos' company. After the upgrade, a whole world of games opened to him. And so he was busy downloading one while playing another.

They polished off the bottle of brandy and were about to find something else to drink when Jared's phone rang. He showed Debbie the caller ID and said, "It's Kasie."

With a red face, Debbie stammered, "W-Why is she...calling you now?"

"Not a clue. Maybe she's in trouble." Jared and Kasie were good friends, but he and Debbie had a better relationship. He'd known Debbie longer, and she was just more fun to be around. Still, he cared about Kasie.

When he answered the call, his face changed dramatically. He jumped to his feet and yelled at his phone, "Where are you? Debbie and I... Okay, got it!"

solemnity. Debbie shook her dizzy head and asked,

to bring some people along to

in trouble. Jared's Ferrari was parked not far from the gates. He managed to make his way

I can hold my liquor." Jared's face was a little redder than usual, but he was fully awake

head. "No! What part of 'no' don't you understand? You'll lose your license and rot in jail. I don't think you'd look good in prison grey. Let's just get a taxi. Or

the Traffic Administration Department until he sobers

service?" Jared looked at the two-seat sports car. "You want

and snapped, "Forget it. Just

guard at the club and told him, "Call the

"Yes, Mr. Han."

At the Merja Karaoke

booth where Kasie was, they saw many young boys and girls having

of a love song were displayed on the screen, but it was in quiet

up to Jared and welcomed him to the

haven't seen you in a long time. Your

looks pretty. Your

family, Jared was popular in upper class

of the guys in the room were from rich families as well, and were Jared's friends. Jared couldn't be bothered to introduce them

soft voice

hated her-she was

dress, black boots, haughty expression. That was Portia. Her brown

was rich, and

off Portia?'