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Chapter 30
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2021-11-02 05:58:41Ariana's POV
Normally, I don't prefer drinking; however, today, I feel like I need a drink. The loneliness is suffocating me from inside, and I feel trapped inside my own body.
Walking into the kitchen, I open the small pantry and take out the unopened bottle of tequila, which I kept in the very back. Ditching the glass, I directly took a huge gulp from the bottle as soon as I opened it. Cringing slightly, I take another sip and walk towards the lounge.
I have never been a person who turns to drink to drown their sorrows. My way of letting out my emotions is allowing my paints to speak for me. However, there are some rare occasions where I just want to lose myself, and even if it is for a few moments, I just want to be no one.
Since Justin is not at home, as he is having a sleepover at hi
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