Chapter 729 Getting Drunk So Early

Chapter 729 Getting Drunk So Early

Day Seventy-Seven...

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[ At Aiden's Place... ]

Aiden was sulking in his room the whole morning. He didn't have the motivation to work after what transpired yesterday. 'Is this what they called love sickness?' Aiden muttered to himself.

Feeling a little bit bored doing nothing, Aiden contacted Stephen. He needed a drinking buddy today. He hadn't moved on yet from Cherry's rejection. Then he saw her dating another man. That was so unfair.

"Hey Steph, hope I'm not interrupting anything. If you've got some free time, how about swinging by my place? I'm thinking we could use a bit of unwinding, you know? Let's crack open a few bottles and enjoy our day," Aiden warmly extended an invitation to his best friend.

He was supposed to go bar-hopping last night but he was still not in the mood. In the end, Aiden just stayed at home, doing a movie marathon.

Meanwhile, Stephen didn't reject Aiden's invitation. Just like Aiden, he needed something to escape from his loneliness. He was still in the middle of moving on, accepting the fact that he couldn't be the man for Jane.

"I'll go there. I think I need some booze today," Stephen replied.

"Oh great! I'll wait for you!" Aiden immediately got off his bed and went to his bar counter, preparing for their drinks.

After a few minutes, Stephen arrived, ringing the doorbell.

"Right timing, Bro. Come. Let's drink." Aiden handed him the canned beer as they both settled down in his living room.

"To be completely honest, the reason I asked you to come here today is because, well, I've been giving it some serious thought... I think I need some counseling." Aiden started the conversation. New n0vel chapters are published on

Stephen paused for a moment, casting Aiden with a strange look. "Are you serious?"

Aiden pouted his lips while nodding his head. "I just lost my confidence as a man," he declared exasperatedly.

"What are you talking about?" Stephen didn't know whether to laugh or not. "Sigh! Don't give me such a look. I'm serious. What should I do? Cherry just simply doesn't like me. How can I forget her?" Aiden complained, looking so pitiful. "Do you think this is my karma for being a Casanova?"

Stephen responded with a gentle, reassuring chuckle, his hand coming to rest on Aiden's shoulder in a comforting gesture. "Hey now, don't tell me you're throwing in the towel already? This is the first time I've seen you being problematic because of a woman. I think Cherry makes a significant impact in your life."

Stephen, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, grabbed the couch pillow and threw it toward Aiden.

Thud!

He hit Aiden's face, sending him sprawling on the floor. "Ouch! That's so harsh. Bro!" He complained.

Kathleen could only massage her temples. She felt like she had to babysit two drunken adults. She took care of Aiden first. Kathleen guided her cousin to his bedroom. "Naughty guy, you should sleep!"

"I don't want to sleep. I want to drink more. I'm not yet drunk!" Aiden stubbornly said, childishly turning left and right on his bed.

Kathleen smacked his forehead and said, "Behave! Otherwise, I'll tell Uncle you skipped work today just to get drunk. You will be grounded for a month."

With her threat, Aiden stopped whining and tried to behave. After tucking Aiden on his bed, Kathleen returned to the living room. Stephen remained seated on the couch, his laughter subsiding into a goofy smile.

"Alright, it's time for some water," Kathleen declared, watching Stephen helplessly. She disappeared into the kitchen and returned with a glass of water, placing them in front of intoxicated Stephen.

"Drink this to sober up a little. I'll send you home in a while." She handed over the glass of water before sitting next to Stephen.

As he sipped on the water, Kathleen couldn't help but shake her head in amusement. "You guys really know how to party... I mean, getting this drunk so early. It's not even nighttime yet," she teased, earning a sheepish grin from Stephen.

Intent on cleaning up the messy living room, Kathleen moved toward the scattered bottles and discarded snack wrappers. Just as she was about to immerse herself in the task, Stephen's hand suddenly closed around hers. Startled, she turned to look at him, her heart quickening its pace against her chest. 'Why? Why is Stephen looking at me so intently? What is he going to do?'

Caught in the unexpected moment, Kathleen's mind raced with a cascade of thoughts. The air seemed charged with a subtle tension, leaving her wondering about the nature of Stephen's sudden focus. 'Is he going to kiss me?' she pondered, her imagination running wild with the possibilities.

Before she knew it, Stephen pulled her into a warm hug.

Kathleen: "..."

Badum! Badum! Badum!

Her heartbeat raced even faster.

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