Kash:
It was a bitter turn of events. It left me in shock.
Just when I was ready to move forward with my life with Iris and spare her any more stress, Lara returned with news that shook the ground beneath my feet.
That night already weighed on me, but I did not expect it to come back and hit me again. It was devastating, and I was forced to admit that actions have consequences.
I should not have been in that room with her. I definitely should not have drunk that much, even though I do not remember drinking that heavily. Somehow, I ended up intoxicated.
"So, what are you going to do now?" Iris pulled me out of my thoughts. She had asked to speak with me, and she said a lot.
I disagreed with her. That was the bottom line.
I studied her face, then headed straight to Lara's room because I had to make my own decision.
I knocked on the door even though it was wide open.
My mother sat beside Lara, trying to comfort her. Lara was crying because of my reaction to the news.
