The life of Jennifer – Chapter 1
Jennifer took the champagne glass from the waitress’s tray with trembling hands. And with trembling hands, she brought it to her lips to take a sip. She had been taught, since little, never to drink too much in social events. Alcohol took away control, and without being in control, she couldn’t read others. Without reading others, she couldn’t be properly charming. “Charm is the most powerful tool we women have, Jenn,” her mother had always told her. She had been tutored, schooled, drilled, and made to practice countless hours of that ever since she was a child. “Control yourself,” she thought. “This is your night.” The champagne felt good as it ran smoothly down her throat. And it did help her calm down. She promised, for the third time tonight, this would be the last …