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Chapter 6

– Then on your birthday, I'll come up with something better than what I have now. Come in – " he invited Alina into the gazebo with a gesture.

She walked over and sat down on a bench. A bottle of champagne instantly caught her eye. It's probably very rare for her to drink. Of course, I realized that there was no need to delay and immediately opened the bottle.

- Will that be enough? - Alina's wine glass is half full.

"Well," she hesitated, " no one sees. Give me a full one.

- No problem – - I refilled it and began to pour myself. - I hope everything really stays between us, otherwise I will get not only from my father, but also from yours.

- Well, what are you doing? she puffed out her cheeks and pretended to fold her arms over her chest. – Don't you trust me?" I was just glad that I could finally relax on my own without control. You just don't know my dad.

I put the bottle aside and sat down.

- Very strict?

– That's putting it mildly. It's always the same: don't walk for a long time, don't talk a lot on the phone, you have all the girlfriends… Well, you know what he meant, I hope.

– It can be understood. He takes care of his daughter.

– But not in the same way. Even on holidays, he allows only a couple of sips to drink, and then juice and nothing else. You might think that if I drink a couple of glasses, I will immediately get drunk.

After these words, I realized that Alina can relax very well even after a bottle for two, because, you can say, she has never drunk a lot.

- Yes, I understand your indignation, but let's not talk about what makes you nervous. Now we are alone and no one restricts you in anything.

The corners of her lips formed a satisfied smile.

She raised her glass. - Then let's have a drink.

- Come on, but first I want to say a toast in the form of a poem, – he got up from the bench and read: – Today is our first day of acquaintance, and I am so glad that we are resting together. I want to say so much sometimes, but I won't say anything, because we are already in a wonderful place. Come on for us!

– You also managed to write a verse. I liked it, it's beautiful. Yes, let's do it for us!

The clink of glasses marked a successful start to the evening. I took a few small sips, but Alina drank half of it at once with great pleasure.

– Will it make you feel bad? I remarked cautiously and added: "I have nothing against it. Just so that it doesn't hurt.

- But it's champagne. Will it be bad from him? I'm just tense, and this tension needs to be removed. It seems that alcohol should help in this.

- It helps, of course, but temporarily.

– Well, at least so.

I didn't argue with her. Instead, he suggested switching to meat and vegetables, which Alina agreed with pleasure. I carefully put everything she wanted for her, then served myself.

Very soon we were overcome by mosquitoes, but I always had a solution for them. I brought the spirals from the house, lit them and put them so that the smell did not interfere much with us.

The glasses were quickly emptied, and I had to catch up with Alina – she seemed to purposefully want to get drunk, although after the first glass her eyes glittered and looked at me somewhat differently. However, she spoke quite cheerfully and soberly. And the topics we had were the most relaxed and mostly about creativity. Alina even showed several of her works, saved as photos in her smartphone. It is worth noting that she drew really well. Especially the landscapes turned out.

When the glasses were empty again, we had enough to eat, and we no longer wanted anything but another portion of champagne.

– It's a pity that there is no more, - Alina sadly turned the glass on the table. – I should have taken another one after all. I like champagne so much. You know, such freedom and ease appears. And everything around is kind of velvety, pleasant. I'm even looking at you here: it's like you've changed.

I met her alluring emerald eyes – the look is already a little hazy. To be honest, the alcohol also affected me – I wanted to give free rein to my desires.

"The other one?" What do you mean by that?

- Well, you're good, right? And now it's even better – " she was silent for a while and added: "What time is it, Dam?" Will we have time to go for more champagne?

– It's already more than ten in the evening, so even in open stores they will not sell them by law – - I deliberately did not say that there was another bottle in the refrigerator.

– Well, - Alina shook her head in resignation and suddenly became animated. - And let's go to a cafe? You can also have a drink there.

- It's a risk. First of all, for me – " I hinted at her being underage.

- Damn it. And what should I do?

I paused and smiled.

"Funny?" - she noticed my reaction. - Are you laughing at me? Well, yes, I'm kind of drunk and I still demand it. Sorry.

– No, it's not because of that at all – - I got up from the bench.

– Where are you going?

- For a spare bottle. I guessed that we might not have enough of one.

– How you made me happy just now! Alina almost exclaimed. - Come on, hurry up. He was mocking me, then.

– I'm going there and back.

When I entered the house, I thought that I probably shouldn't have told her about the second one. Nothing will happen to me for sure, and what will happen to her behavior, we can only guess. The main thing is to keep an eye on her, so that she doesn't suddenly start anything. I opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle and looked: whatever one may say, but still alcohol is evil.

- Okay, okay. Everything will be fine – " he said to himself. - Do not lose control and watch her. Nothing else is needed.

I was in the house for too long – the first thought that hit my head when I didn't find Alina in the gazebo. But he perfectly noticed large drops of blood on the table and the wooden floor.