Chapter 56

But boy was she wrong, because immediately she stood her knees wobbled. Leonard caught her immediately and they both laughed.

“I really thought I had it under control,” she said, still laughing. “Turns out I don’t”

“I’m sure you did” he replied, just hold on to me. They walked slowly outside and to his car, the whole time his hand was wrapped around her waist.

Nina couldn’t wait to get home, take a shower and go straight to bed. She was tipsy and as he drove she closed her eyes.

“Are you falling asleep?” Leonard asked her.

She opened her eyes slowly. “A little bit,” she replied. “It’s the alcohol taking effect”

“Is everything alright with you? I don’t mean to pry, but you seem a little worried… And I know most people just like to drown whatever issues they are having in alcohol. I just hope that isn’t what you are doing”

Nina shook her head. “No… I mean. Yeah I’m kind of going through some stuff right now, but I’m not drinking to forget them