Lara and Nate had a good time at the gala. They talked with different people from different sectors, and everyone had something interesting to say.
Then, at some point, when the conversation turned towards the usual real estate investments, Lara left to get herself a drink. Not that she couldn't stand there next to Nate, but buying buildings and lands? She couldn't hear one more word about it!
She could also wait for the waiter to pass by them, but they would usually carry only wine. She didn't feel up to it. A sip sometimes was okay, but not glass after glass.
She reached the counter where a bartender was busy with cocktails. She didn't make the same mistake as before - even though it wouldn't make any difference that day - and she ordered a non-alcoholic drink. She didn't even say which one, as long as it was virgin.