Burning

11

I closed my eyes silently and reminded myself inwardly, "Laura, be strong, don't let yourself feel bad."

This reminder worked effectively, and I didn't even look at him until the show's end.

Joe was still in the mood for fun and shouted for everyone to go for drinks.

I smiled and declined, "I won't go. I have to go back to the set early tomorrow morning."

Joe was a bit disappointed, but he didn't insist.

Lisa grumbled, "You refused to eat cake because it's high in calories, but you haven't eaten anything since this afternoon. You need to eat something."

"No need," I blinked and joked, "Female superstars can handle hunger better."

I waved goodbye to everyone, and when I reached Richard, I hesitated for a moment, then pulled my hand back and went straight past him, getting into the car and leaving.

In the middle of the night, I was awakened by hunger and rummaged through the refrigerator but couldn't find anything.

I reluctantly opened a bottle of red wine.