Chapter 29: Let's Talk Logistics Part 3

"So, I was drunk and high which is a terrible combination to have in a bar. And that is not an excuse whatsoever for what I did." Carter waved his hands as he tried to explain himself. "I- I got so mad at this man abusing this woman. It- it wasn't okay. So... I walked up to him and punched him in the face. He fell to the ground, and I got on top of him and didn't stop. Didn't even hear the woman screaming behind me. The bouncer grabbed me off of the guy and the manager called the police. I was arrested."

Ariana's eyes got wide as she scrambled across the bed from him. "Arrested?"

"I was put in a holding cell. My father knows people in high places, and he paid them off. I was freed and that woman was paid to keep quiet. I... never drank to excess again and never did drugs again." Carter trembled as he watched her stand up and stand across the bedroom with her arms over her chest, staring at him. "I- I expect you to run."