113. HUSH MELODY!

MELODY’S POV “Oh, Mel. You left your drink,” Naza said, holding out the cup with a bright smile. I swallowed the lump in my throat and snatched it from her, walking past without a word. She followed anyway. First drink. Second. Third. I lost count after that. The alcohol burned down my throat and spread fire through my veins, but it still wasn’t enough to drown the image of Lexi’s lips on Jensen’s. When they finally stepped out of the balcony, Lexi was flushed, cheeks pink, smiling as if she had just won the lottery. Jensen walked beside her, expression unreadable. “Finally, you’re back,” Henry called out. “Chinaza was about to dance for us.” “Oh, Jensen, what’s that on your neck?” Mary asked loudly. Every head turned. A clear lipstick stain sat right on Jensen’s neck, in the same spot I had kissed her earlier. My stomach twisted violently. Unbelievable. I grabbed another cup and downed it in one go, the liquid sloshing loudly. “You know what? I want to dance too,” I anno