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After all the partying, I quickly retreat to my room and shower, changing into my PJs. I get under the covers and pull it over my head, shutting my eyes and hoping to drift asleep.
But then, when I shut my eyes, our meeting earlier tonight kept replaying. I shift beneath the covers, huffing. I am restless. I can't think straight. I close my eyes, and the only thing that comes to my mind is Michael’s olive-green eyes.
I get out of bed, sliding my feet into my flip-flops. I trudge into the bathroom, open the faucet, and splash water on my face. My eyes drift to my reflection in the mirror, and against my will, they snap shut, and those memories come flooding in like it was yesterday…
Chapter 4
Trip Down Memory Lane
Serena
Milan. Two and half years ago…
"I thought I could do this, but everything is so exhausting. And I'm barely a year into this internship." I whine to Cassie, who grins at me on my phone screen.
"Awww, babe." She coos.
"It will take some time to get used to it. You know that, right? It's you. You can adapt to any situation." She assures me, and I huff, rolling my eyes.
"I got to be honest; it doesn't feel the same without you." I pout.
"I know you can't do without me," She gloats, and I roll my eyes. "But this is such a big opportunity for you. Be a little excited!"
I am excited… just getting entirely exhausted with the pressure.
"You have always wanted this, remember? Maybe you just need to live a little and stop working so hard, Serena. Does it suck that you are not here? Yes. Can we do anything about it? No." She shrugs.
"Yeah, You are right." I brush my hair off my face.
"I am just really bored and mostly stressed. There's not much to do here." I add, sighing.
"You know what?" I can hear some rustling in the background. Her bright eyes indicated that she just had an idea.
I arch my brow at her.
"Why don't you go clubbing? Milan is a beautiful city. I am sure it has some really nice clubs you can attend." She suggests.
"You know you want to," She wiggles her eyebrows at me, and I chuckle. Well, it doesn't seem like a bad idea.
"I know of a club not so far from here. I'll go get dressed." I grin, suddenly excited at the thought of going clubbing. "Now, that's the girl I know and love!" Cassie chirps.
"I'll talk to you later! Love you!" I smiled at her and made a kissy face, hanging up.
Cassie is right. Instead of sitting here and moping like a little girl, I can make the most of tonight by going out there to enjoy myself. I dig my fingers into my hair, trying to untangle the knots that must have formed since I have been curled under the covers all day.
I push the cover off my body, my eyes doing a lazy sweep of my messy room, which I haven't gotten a chance to arrange since my arrival.
It can wait.
And with that thought in mind, I head for the shower. I don't take much time to glam myself up. I glance at my reflection in the mirror, nodding in approval. I grab my clutch, stuffing it with necessities before leaving the house and flagging down a cab.
I stroll past the bouncers after they grant me access to the building. The deafening music that blared from the speakers seemed like it would bring the building to its feet. The vast, bubbly space was illuminated by neon lights that reflected on the sweaty skin of the dancing crowd.
I try to avoid bodily contact with them as I weave through the crowd, bobbing my head to the music.
I giggle, sliding into an empty seat by the bar.
"Whiskey. Neat." I smile at the bartender, who fetched my order, pushing it toward me.
