Downing her fourth glass of whiskey, Alexa stared at the bottle. Drinking wouldn't solve anything and she knew that fact very clearly as a psychologist but she couldn't help it.
She was having that awful headache again but no matter how many of the pills she took, it wouldn't go down so she just decided to drink and feel less worried.
Her spirit was so down that she wanted anything that would divert her mind, even if it was for a second.
"Mummy," Rachael called as she came into the living room and this startled Alexa.
"Aren't you sleeping?" Alexa asked and covered her mouth, ashamed that she smelled like alcohol.
"I was but I woke up because I got hungry." Rachael said and saw Alexa signaling her to stay where she was so she stared at her mother from a distance.
"Oh baby, I'm sorry I forgot. Let me make you something really quick." Alexa said and attempted to stand but then she staggered.
"Mummy." Rachael screamed in fright.
