Chapter Sixteen

"Why listen to their conversation if she's in this state because of you ?

Clinton,you are letting go of something precious but you will realize it when it's late .

Your facial expression only shows that you are jealous . Buddy ,I know that expression very well!"Klara said rolling her eyes at him .

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I walked into the garden and took a seat on the swing set .I needed some time to think about what Klara said ,still drinking my bottle of whisky. This time ,I guessed I was really drank !

"Enough ,you have drank too much already and don't forget tomorrow is a new day !"Clinton angrily snatched the bottle of whiskey from my hands .

"What's your problem now ?!"I asked getting off the swing but not being able to stand properly .I staggered while trying to walk which almost caused me to fall .

"Watch it babe !"He said holding me by the waist .As we looked into each other's gaze ,memories from before began to play and I was missing him even now that he's close .

It seemed I was getting used to the distance that even love couldn't pull us closer this time .

"Why ?"I asked with tears running down my eyes as I pulled myself away from him .

"Tomorrow at nine o'clock AM ,we live for Acart to handle the case . Attorney Brown ,I will be punctual and trust me ,you won't have any difficulty in working with me .Enjoy the party and good night !"I began to walk away from him while staggering .

Out of pain ,I continued to sip my bottle of alcohol .

"I said enough of the alcohol ,I don't want you to get sick .!"Clinton walked up to me and snatched the bottle of whiskey from my hands .

"What do you care about me or my health ?!

Just leave me alone and mind your business !"I bitterly said but he grabbed my arm tightly .

"I care because i love you Liza and I was telling lies when I said I had someone else in my life . I thought liberating you would make you spend time with your family but I was wrong .

Instead ,I was just hurting you and i'm sorry !

Liza ,I love you and I don't want to ever lose you again!"

I was feeling really dizzy and I needed to grab some sleep for the next morning .

"Thank you Clinton and good night .Tell mummy and daddy that ,i had to leave because I needed to grab some rest .But don't tell them that I was drank . Bid goodbye to your parents on my behalf !"I held onto my ego and began to walk away while he chased me as always .

"Liza ,you can't go home in this condition !

You can't drive because you are totally drank and you may get clashed in an accident !

I will take you home so wait and let me get my car keys !"

"No need ,I won't drive home because we came with one vehicle .If I drive it home ,my parents and Jean would have to board a car which is not right .Don't worry ,I will call a cab and in no time ,I will be home that to ,right on my bed !"

"But ...!"

"I said no and I still stand by my word !"

"You can't go home in this condition ...!"That was all I heard since I had fallen asleep in his arms already .

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"When she sleeps ,she looks more beautiful just like her mother . So much innocence in her eyes and love in her heart !

Mum ,it's all my fault that Liza is in this condition .My bad decisions have gotten her into the state she is in now !"Clinton said sniffing .

"It's not your fault son .Don't blame yourself , instead make her realize how much you cherish her in her life ...!"Hazel said .

"I did tell her but I'm sure she hardly heard every single word because she was totally drank !"

"Then tell her again when she wakes up .I know you two will make a great couple .Take care of her ,it will take her some time to sober up !"Hazel assured before exiting the room .

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"The party is over yet I have not seen my daughter around . Ben ,have you seen Liza around ?"Corazon worriedly asked .

"Liza is okay .Hazel told me she 's grabbing some rest and Clinton is with her .I think she had so much to drink . Corazon ,don't scold her because of that and I think you should allow her spend some time with Clinton !"Ben said to her hugging her shoulders .

"Well , you're right ..!"Corazon added .

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"I knew you will have a hangover once you wake up so I brought you lemonade .

It will help in digestion and also take away your nausea ...!"Clinton handed over a glass of lemonade to me .

I enjoyed the party but having the biggest hangover will not allow me to do that again anytime soon ,I thought having the lemonade .

"I think I'm okay now so there's no need to worry .By the way ,where am I ?"I asked rubbing my forehead lazily .

"You are in my room because you couldn't go home in a drunk state !"He said calmly .

"And my parents ?"I asked catching a glimpse of him .

"They are downstairs having a chit -chat with my parents .I guess they have a lot to talk about !"He added relaxing in his couch while I settled on his comfy bed .

I was really tired so it was not the perfect time to argue with him .

"I want food ..!"I ordered .

"Have these lemon curds .It was made from lemon juice and zest ,egg yolk ,butter and sugar just as you like it .

Mum prepared it for you since I could not figure out how it was cooked !"He explained .

However ,I couldn't care about who prepared it because i was simply ready to eat anything from anyone .

"Why are you starring at me Clinton ?

This is not the first time you have seen me stuff food into my mouth .By the way ,aunt Hazel does great with cooking .

I'm loving these lemon curds .No wonder ,she 's mum's best friend !!"

I slowed down with the food as Clinton kept starring at me .

"Doesn't she remember everything I said to her earlier today ?"Clinton muttered to himself .

"I do remember everything you said Clinton but I won't give in to your need that easily .You inflicted me with pain and it's my turn to do same !"I thought starring at him too .

"Can I get a fizzy drink ? I want it chilled with ice cubes !" It was great making fun of him .After having too much to drink ,I needed a non -alcoholic carbonated chilled beverage to drink .

"She's so annoying ,I will teach her a lesson once I get back to her !"Clinton muttered to himself once again.

"Where's the drink ? "I asked him scanning his whole body .

"I didn't bring it !

If you want a drink then go and get one for yourself ,Princess !"He laid-back in his couch .

"You know what ? You are so annoying Clinton !"I angrily said .

"Is that so ? Babe ,since you want the drink so badly then why don't we celebrate with it !.."

He shook a bottle of red wine and splashed it on me .

Well ,I couldn't watch him play the game alone so I also shook a another bottle of red wine and began to splash it on him.

"Babe ! You are a hundred years too early to be an opponent to defeat me in this game ...!"He teased .

"You started lover boy and I will definitely end it !"I said splashing more wine on him.

I seemed to be enjoying this game very much .

" Liza ,it's good when we have fun together ..!"Clinton thought as he chased me around his room .

After a while ,we were both wet .I fell on top of Clinton on his bed .I looked at him and felt that he has become mine once again .Mine and just mine ,I thought looking at him !

"Don't go babe , please don't ever leave my side not today nor ever .I'm sorry but I love you is a fact that will never change !"

He said kissing me but I couldn't pull away from his kisses because I wanted it too .

We cuddled each other on the couch and held each other snugly ,not willing to pull away from each other .

After a while of romance , I thought it wise to go back home since it was getting really late .

"I need to go Clinton and please forget about everything that happened between us !"I said coldly .