Chapter 40

ADA

I didn't go to the bar as often as I used to. I can't really say why, but work, coupled with other things, made me forget about visiting the bar.

Now that I had no job and no one around me, I decided to visit a nearby bar.

As I sat on the bar stool, taking in the atmosphere, I let my thoughts wander. The clinking of glasses, the murmur of voices, and the scent of alcohol filled the air, blending together into an intoxicating mix. Though people were drinking alone or in groups, everyone seemed happy and enjoying the lively atmosphere, letting loose after a long day.

I looked around and peered deep into the crowd, observing each person as they swirled around me all with big smiles on their faces. What could have brought them here, I wondered? Were they here to escape from the chaos of their lives or to forget about their problems for a while? Or were they here just for the drinks? Or, like me, were they just really bored with life and everything?

I took a sip of my martini, and