The Feeling of Being Controlled

"Where are you now? Why does it sound so noisy?" Ivan could tell that she was not feeling happy.

"I... I'm near the Starlight Department Store," Chloe said as she sniffled.

"Starlight Department Store? Wait for me. I'm at the Starlight Karaoke Lounge beside it. It's not safe for you to be alone at night, so I'll take you home," Ivan said while rising from his seat.

"Oh, okay." Chloe didn't reject his offer. She was in a terrible mood, so having someone to vent to wouldn't be a bad thing.

Seeing that Ivan was about to leave, Shane looked towards Wynonna, who was happily chatting with Michael Langston and Henry Green, and went forward to pull her up. "It's time for us to head back as well."

Wynonna was just starting to have fun, so she was not willing to leave so soon.

"What? It's only 10:30..."