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~ TWO WEEKS LATER ~

OLIVIA

Crazy.

That is the only word that comes to mind as I stand in the middle of the crowded room, the noise and chaos around me growing louder.

My eyes sweep the room. Smoke fills the air from countless cigarettes. The music is blaring. Bottles are littered across the floor. People are grinding on each other, drunk and reckless. If they're not smoking or making out, they're definitely drunk. Some are doing all three at once.

I've been to a few parties before, but none as wild as this. This is insanity. What should I call this? Aiden's world?

And where the hell is Aiden? He’s still not back from the car.

Aiden and I arrived at the party just a few minutes ago, and he had to go get his phone, which he forgot in the car, while I chose to stay here and wait for him. I regret that decision now. I should’ve just followed him back to the car.

Aiden invited me to this party. He said it had been a long time since he attended one, and he wanted me to go with him.

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