I snuck out before nighttime fully arrived to make sure I had extra time. I wasn’t allowed to do this after all.

I needed this win. For the car I completely totaled yesterday and to fit in at my new school.

$2,000. All I had in my pocket.

The room had blazing lights and it burned my eyes and seared my brain. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. I got this.

One bet is all it takes. All on red.

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And so in return for breaking my rules I lost all the money I had.

So not worth it.