"I really hate myself," she said.
"No, it's fine. Don't worry. I already moved on and it's a long time ago. Well, you know this age, death comes naturally." Lance said.
"How about another topic then? This wine makes me emotional and stupid," Jaqi said.
Lance finished the whole glass of wine with one drink. He was thirsty. The sweet flavor rinsed his mouth. It was his first time to taste fancy wine or any wine for that matter.
"Ok, Jaqi. I am just curious, you know. How can as young as you become one of the Awards Committee? These are carefully selected individuals with significant experience or with vast knowledge of Science. I mean, I am not saying that you don't have that same acumen. But I am saying that you should be older to become one of them," Lance stammered.