Chapter 40

Nadine

I step out of the room, emotions I can't put into words flood over me. The corridor is quiet, but the soft hum of the hospital machinery fills the air. 

It's getting late, and I'm not usually one to spend late hours outside, but a thought strikes me. I need to let loose. 

"Fuck my life," I mutter to myself as I spot a bar just a few steps away. My legs move on their own, carrying me into the bar.

Walking into the bar, I notice it’s crowded. Jeez, and it’s not even Friday yet. I thought people came to unwind mostly on weekends. For fuck’s sake, it’s just Tuesday.

The music is so loud I can feel the beat in my chest as I move through the throng of people. 

"Girl, this is not my typical definition of fun," I think to myself. "What then is your definition of fun?" a voice chides me in my head. 

"Whatever," I reply to the voice and walk over to the bar. The bartender notices me.

“Hey, pretty, what