With heavy eyes and furrowed brows, he staggered to his feet and dragged his legs to the door. Many questions ran through his mind as he unlocked it. And his questions seized when he found Vanessa in front of him, looking casual and holding a small paper bag.
She forced a smile to her lips as she looked at him.
"Hey, Ric."
Then, her brows fell when the pungent smell hit her. His reddened eyes also confirmed her suspicions.
"My God! Have.... have you been drinking?" she asked with unfeigned worry.
Leaving the door open, Alaric walked back in, returning to his drinking counter.
Vanessa went after him immediately.
"Alaric, what's the problem? Why are you getting drunk?" She dropped her handbag and paper bag on the couch and proceeded to meet him.
She was aware that the HCRA issue had
