Chapter ThirtySix

"Take it easy, Sam. "You are drinking too much." Caleb's voice was quiet yet edged with worry, which struck me as weird.

I just smiled and nodded, loving the sensation of hot liquid running down my throat. It was exactly what I wanted, and I was loving it.

This five-star hotel and expensive bar were not the place to get wasted, but here I was.

I knew I was drinking heavily, but I didn't care. Not tonight.

Tonight, I planned to leave everything behind. I would focus solely on myself. That is the main reason of the celebration in the first place.

Whirling the liquid in front of me, I looked at the half-empty glass and then drank once again.

I reached for the tequila bottle right away to top my glass.

I was going to take another gulp when Caleb stopped me, firmly grabbing my hands.

"Hey, Sam, are you okay?" he inquired, taking the glass from me. "Don't drink like this. You are a woman. What is wrong? Is anything bothering you? You don't look like your usual bright self."

I pulled my hand