(Serenity Sullivan’s Point-of-View)

After Serenity specified the Bacardi alcoholic beverage bottle, the server brought it to their table. When the two shot glasses were set on the table, they made a clattering sound.

“No, I am not drinking.” Sergio shook his head as he stood on the ground and pushed the chair backwards. “I must head home now.”

He was ready to walk away when the waiter who had delivered the Bacardi bottle intervened and prevented him from doing so.

“I am sorry, sir. However, we have a policy in place here that states that customers should not leave the place without finishing their orders unless they pay a fee.”...