30 minutes later…
Linda and Jackson were already two drinks down and had consumed a few snacks. Awkwardness between them had vanished away and they both are now sitting facing each other comfortably like good old times.
Linda was one of those people who did not have much capacity for alcohol and she was now munching the salted peanuts happily smiling looking at Jackson. "You know, Jackson….if Austin would not have been in my life, I would have definitely fallen for you. I cannot believe that people like you exist in today's times….when all boys know is to just break hearts. I'm so moved by all the efforts that you do for me." She held his hands smiling looking at him in utmost genuine manner.
