Taking a different route home, I felt electrified. It didn't take as much as I thought it would've. Though I suppose expectations can be like that. Misleading.

It was my own fault really, I spent more time looking forward to the event than actually preparing for it. I should have done my research, it would've saved me quite a bit of trouble.

I can't worry about that right now, I'm too amped up and it needs to be taken care of.

It's not like me to smoke. Let alone light a cigarette in my own car, but coming back to the house with this much adrenaline would be suspicious.

Take a drag. Act normal.

Deep breath. Act normal.

Roll the window down. Act normal.

She won't be a problem anymore.