Her musings were interrupted by the buzz of her phone.

Seeing two missed calls from Sarah’s assistant, she promptly answered the third.

“Ariana, I hope you got home safely?” the assistant began.

“Yes, I’m here. Can you fill me in on last night? I can’t remember much,” Ariana responded, her voice tinged with anxiety.

The assistant recounted the evening’s events, explaining how Ariana, in her drunken state, had willingly jumped into Holden’s car. However, it was Holden who had generously offered to ensure she got home safely.

As the assistant described how Ariana had darted towards Holden’s vehicle, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She was horrified by her actions, which she now saw in a different light.

Listening further, Ariana realized the magnitude of her actions from the night before.

The regret deepened, knowing she shouldn’t have consumed so much alcohol.

Once the call ended, she turned to Melon, attempting a casual tone.

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tell me about last night

narrated the events, Ariana’s face went

drunk was one thing, but her antics in the house, especially

the previous night, Melon took a bite of

“This bread’s too hard.”

the peculiar-looking food. It reminded her of the bunny-shaped cupcakes Holden

did he leave?” she quickly

bit ago. He mentioned

Ariana darted outside, only catching a fleeting glimpse

gratitude and curiosity welled up. She had hoped to express her

stood there, another face popped

deeper

high opinion of Sadie, but Ariana was principled enough to know she shouldn’t meddle

introspection was interrupted by a

Turning, she saw Mitchel, a

you here? Please, come in,” Ariana welcomed. They made their way into the

a brief exchange with Melon, Mitchel presented the

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