Chapter 24

• "Done?" Agustine asked when I came out of the restroom and then scanned me from head to toe.
• I could only answer with a simple nod and look away—feeling a little lonely. I am now dressed in the clothes he lent me. It was a little big on me so I tucked the first hem inside the skirt and left the back part hanging down. We are a bit far from my former classmates who have continued to drink a while ago, so my attention is focused only on him. The way the fabric fell loosely around me reminded me how protective he had been earlier, and a warmth spread in my chest. I caught myself adjusting the tucked hem nervously, hoping he wouldn’t notice the little tremor in my hands.
• "Are you mad?" he asked hoarsely and caught my eyes.