Karina and her friends were enjoying a fun evening with a few drinks to lighten the mood. Karina and most of her friends had already turned 17, which was the legal drinking age on this world, so they were more than willing when Layla offered to buy a few bottles of expensive sparkling wine. Many of the girls fell in love with the drink, especially Karina, as it helped to calm her excited mood.

And although Karina was still suspicious of Layla’s intentions, Karina had to admit that she liked her personality. Layla gave off a responsible young adult vibe, who still knew to enjoy herself.

But eventually it got late and everyone went their separate ways. The other girls were all heading in the same direction so they took a taxi together. Karina had moved to a much larger house on the outskirts of the city, two months ago, so she no longer lived within the same area as her friends.

“Which way are you heading? I can give you a ride if you want.” Layla offered.

“Oh, you don’t have to. My house is pretty far away from here. I’ll just get a taxi.” Karina politely refused. Michael had already bought Karina a car, but somehow didn’t feel relieved to get her an illegal license and told her that she would have to take the required classes, which Karina thought was unfair.

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“No, please. It would be my pleasure. Also, I still need to get your brother’s number from you.” Layla replied with a smile, before calling her driver. A car pulled up and Layla opened the door for Karina. “Please.” Layla said with a gesture, in an inviting manner.

It would be hard for Karina to refuse when Layla was being so forward, so she just “thank you,” and got into the car.

On the way to Karina’s house, she received Michael’s call as it was quite late. Karina was quite annoyed at how protective Michael was, as he wasn’t her dad, but her brother. Unfortunately she could do nothing to stop him, as Michael was like a paranoid monkey, and was always warning her about random things and giving her life-saving enchanted equipment. What an annoying brother! Karina thought to herself.

“Yes, brother.” Karina said in a slightly annoyed manner.

“Where are you?” Michael asked.

“I’m on my way home. Your friend, Layla, is driving me home.” Karina replied.

“Who’s Layla?” Michael asked with slight worry.

“You don’t remember her? She said you went to her birthday party.” Karina said as she watched Layla warily.

“Oh, you mean Miss Walt. She’s driving you home?” Michael asked after remembering who she was.

“Yeah.” Karina replied, with slight relief at Michael’s confirmation of Layla’s story.

“Well, invite her into the house when you get here. I want to talk her.” Michael said, as if he wished to welcome old friends.

“Okay. Byee.” Karina said before abruptly hanging up. Stupid brother. Using me to lure girls to the house… She thought to herself.