My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires interrupted their conversation as Peter slammed on the brakes, startling Mary. She thought for a moment she had said something wrong.

“We almost missed the restaurant!”

“So we almost died… for food?”

“Come on, you can’t deny you’re enjoying the ride. I saw how you opened the window to feel the breeze.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean we should die chasing food!”

“Come on, let me introduce you to an old friend.”

Mary was stunned, annoyed, and a little scared. Peter was carefree, and she wasn’t sure how she’d survive living with him. One thing was certain–she would never sleep without locking the door. She imagined he might be a pervert, sneaking into her room to do who knows what.

Peter grabbed her hand and led her to a quaint restaurant overlooking the sea.

“Peter! My friend! Who’s this lovely company you’ve brought?” said a man in a chef’s hat.

“My dear friend, let me introduce you to Mary. She’s from Hesperia, like your wife, Dolores,” Peter said, holding Mary by the shoulders,

“Calum White, at your service,” the chef said with a bow.

“My friend, how’s your wife? Did the doctor’s recommendation help?”

she’s improving. Her mood is getting better every day. She’s at chemotherapy today, so she’s not here, but she’ll be

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and give her a big hug from me. Maybe next time I’ll bring Mary, and they

been bragging about women in

can I get you two

take a whiskey. Mary, what would you like? Soda, water,

outing with Maximus just days earlier. He had been much more reserved and proper, not as extroverted as Peter. She was lost in the comparison when she heard her name

come on! I want to show

“Coming!”

Calum said, pointing

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“What Is it?”

one of the most beautiful views you’ve ever

“It’s amazing!

come here whenever I can. I eat pizza, drink wine

home feeling more relaxed,” Peter said, closing his eyes and taking a deep

and I

of my favorite spots, and

as he was about to say more, Peter’s phone rang. He pulled it out and saw the name on the screen: Ogre,” his nickname for his

Peter said, heading to his car. He knew this

to call me? It’s been

Mary back to my house!”

He waited for the phone