"I guess we've missed a lot", Larry said as we ventured into the living room. We saw the cake being shared amongst the guests by Nadia.

"Yeah", I replied absent-mindedly. I was feeling tired all of a sudden.

"You look tired. You should rest." He suggested.

"Yes. I guess we would call it a night then", I told him and was about to leave them in the living room when he called me back.

"Daisy, I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable."

"It's not you. The party preparation has worn me out. I've been awake since the break of dawn.

"Alright. Continue being strong", he squeezed my hand in assurance...