Who I Am by M.L. Rice

Author:M.L. Rice [Rice, M.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: ! Yes
ISBN: 9781602822313
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2011-07-28T05:00:00+00:00

m.L. RIce

were such a rebel. I have been a bad influence on you! Where did you get the strawberries?”

“I packed them in my bag and hid them in the refrigerator when you weren’t looking this morning.”

“Excellent.” I paused, waiting. “Well?”

“Well what?”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “Well…start pouring, you lush!”

We set up an impromptu picnic on top of Melanie’s bed and poured the champagne into the hotel glasses. I found that strawberries and sparkling wine actually did go well together, like it says in all the books, and I was enjoying myself immensely.

We started drinking at around twelve thirty, and by one a.m. I was starting to feel the effects of the alcohol. Melanie and I became increasingly goofy, giggling uncontrollably at the smallest and most insignificant things.

With a slur I asked, “So, where did you get the idea for this…

this champagne and fruit thingy?”

Melanie answered more slowly and deliberately than usual, trying to make the words clear. “I saw it in that movie, Pretty Woman. It seemed like a good idea and I wanted to celebrate the start of a new year properly. I’m usually at home asleep or I’m with friends who just want to drink and watch the bands on the New Year’s Eve TV shows.” She paused. “So, have you ever had alcohol before?”

“Not much. Just a sip of wine here and there. Although my dad used to offer me some of his soda and when I’d take a big swig I’d realize that he had whiskey in it. He thought that was hilarious. I learned to smell any drink he offered after that.” I watched Melanie laugh. “What about you?”

“Some, but not much. Mom drinks all of it before I get

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