Emma

As soon as I step out of the party, the drizzle starts, a light mist that feels almost out of place against the noise and warmth inside. 

The music and laughter from the venue still echo in my head, but they already feel so distant. The cold night air hits my bare arms, making me shiver, goosebumps popping up all over my skin. 

I can’t stay here. I need to leave, to get out of this space where everyone’s pretending that everything’s fine. Knox drove me for the launch event, so my car’s just sitting there in the driveway at home, useless. I need to get a cab, disappear...