Lonely New Year

*~The night was lonely for Joanne. Everyone had their own plans for tonight. Her parents had gone out to gamble while her sisters had gatherings of their own. Her maid had retired for the night.

The sound of the grandfather clock echoes through the quiet, lonely house as it strikes midnight. To her, the night was like any other night... Except it was New Year's. Outside it sounded like a faraway war. Explosions kept sounding outside her window. Only a glimpse of light could be seen.

Slowly, Joanne picks out a bottle of the refrigerator. She read in her mind, 'Chateau Lussaut, 2002 red wine. Leftover from Christmas.' Pouring herself a glass, she took out her handphone from the room. However, even receiving some warm-hearted sms didn't seem to bring her into the spirit.

"Here's to a New Year" she says to no one in particular, downing the entire glass in a swing.

Her cat, Bincoa seemed to understand her owner's loneliness and tries to cheer her up. "Looks like I only have you for this new year" ~*

Hope you all had a better New Year's. Cheers~!