The Gilded Stag

Alison couldn't afford the Gilded Stag. Not on a teacher's salary at least.

But with the friends she had gathered with her, getting a table was no problem at all.

She had planned this mini get together for a while. Although many people she invited didn't come such as Lily who said she was too busy helping with her dad's company, and Olivia who said she was too busy building her own.

Even Charles Nelson, someone she has also been close friends with, refused to come. And yes she knew he was shot on the leg a few days ago, but he had declined her way before then.

He was a multimillionaire now. It was almost like he didn't have time for her anymore. Not like he used to do back in college.

Alison felt alone. Her popularity in college had faded away, and everyone who gushed for her attention back then were way better off than she was. Now, she was the one begging for attention.