FORTY ONE

ELIZABETH

I needed a damn drink and I told Mara so, ever since we had gotten into the club, my eyes had been darting around, searching for any sign of Jason. I was filled with dread that he might walk in one minute and our eyes would meet across the floor, going out did not feel much like a good idea at that moment because I was still in his grasp.

“you need to loosen up and have fun, Liz. That is the reason we are here today and I have just heard from a very reliable source that Jason barely comes to the club except for important matters.” Mara told me, she must have seen me wiggling my fingers.

“what if today is the day he decided that there is something important he has to do at the club” I wailed.

“then let him, you are a grown woman that has the right to go out and club with friends and not be tied down because of a contract. Why are you the only one that has to stay home and away? He should too”

She was right, I was a grown woman and should be allowed to do whatever I pleased wi