Chapter 5. A Drunken Plea

Victoria stared at Ryan and Cassidy laughing together and gulped down more alcohol to make the pain in her heart subside. He didn't like her; she knew it. He liked Cassidy better. They shared a common interest, after all! Victoria closed her eyes and looked away from them. She realized that coming back to Houston was a mistake. Nothing has changed here. Ryan still didn't like her, and she still hadn't been able to move on from him. Her whole life, she had wanted only one thing from God. She wanted Ryan to acknowledge her and like her more than a sister, but sadly, it didn't happen and she realized it was an impossible dream, actually. 

She stood up and staggered towards the door to leave the party. She didn't want to stay and watch them any longer. Dylan and Cameron were too drunk to notice her. So she thought of taking a cab and just going home. She opened the door and walked out, taking a deep breath of the fresh night air. Closing her eyes, she tried to get a hold of hersel