It seemed to me that Nathan was shooting daggers at Evan, but I was sure it was just my drunken imagination. Evan helped me up with Jenna and Helen following behind us. Karla stayed downstairs to watch the drama unfold.
I stumbled on to my bed, sighing when the softness took me in. My eyes closed and I instantly fell asleep, my body giving in to the exhaustion and drunkenness.
***
When I awoke, even the sunlight hurt me. My head pounded and the brightness of the outside world didn't help. I stood up, trying not to trip, and searched for my sunglasses.
Jenna and Helen had all slept on my bed and Evan had slept on the floor. It didn't take much guessing for me to know that Karla had slept in the living room. I dragged my ass downstairs, walking into the kitchen for a much-needed cup of coffee.
“It's about time.” Hannah glared at me, crossing her arms over her chest.
“Morning to you too,” I greeted, though I felt terrible.
“You live under my roof, follow my rules. What you did yesterday was unacceptable and—”
Someone cleared their throat, and I turned around groaning when I saw a fuming Nathan standing behind me. “You forget this is my house too,” Nathan said with a raised eyebrow.
“Ugh, please don't start fucking yelling,” I pleaded to the both of them.
Nathan's eyes softened when I looked up at him through the sunglasses.
“Miserable hangover, huh?”
I nodded. “I want to sleep.”
“Do not ignore me, Evelyn.” Hannah interrupted the short conversation, irritation clear in her voice.
Turning around, I faced her once again. “Look, Han. I get it, this is your house. It was my birthday and you forgot. Your husband was nice enough to remember and do something nice for me, something you haven't done in years. So sorry if I got carried away, but I will not apologize for enjoying myself. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go sleep off this headache.” I turned around, almost bumping into Nathan again. “Thanks,” I said softly.
He smiled, shoving his hands into his pockets.
He was restraining himself.
I never liked people holding back, but this one time I was glad. I wasn't sure I would have the same willpower.