She Got A Better Man

Chapter

6

The phone rang, and Elvira picked up to Olivia's excited congratulations. "Elvira, you lucky duck: Though, between us, I never pegged Calvin as your Mr. Right. But hey, love conquers all, right?

"Brace yoursell, Olivia. You're not gonna believe this, Elvira knew she had to come clean with her bestie.

"What could possibly top the I married Calvin disaster? Olivia woffed, her disdain for Calvin no secret.

"Well, plot twist. I didn't marry Calvin, Elvira revealed calmly.

Hell yes! Wait, then who is the unlucky fellar Olivia's brain, already fried from a marathon shift, nearly short-circuited.

It's a long story. Let's grab dinner and I'll spill the beans, Elvira proposed, seizing the opportunity as she glanced around her nearly settled home.

They agreed on a spot and made their way there.

Olivia was a doctor. She often missed meals due to her busy schedule, which was why she hadn't seen Elvira's social media updates.

Over dinner, Elvira unpacked the story, with Olivia cursing Calvin to the seven hells, relieved she could finally vent her true feelings

"Who did you marry, and why aren't we getting him annulled tomorrow? Worse comes to worst, well embrace the single life together!" Olivia was both worried and scared Elvira might have made another hasty decision. Elvira assured her Zach was not a mistake, but Olivia remained skeptical until she could meet him.

Left with no choice, Elvira rang Zach amid his busy schedule. His initial annoyance at the disturbance softened when he learned why she called. He valued his privacy and wasn't keen on needless interruptions, especially not from someone he was still getting to know. "What's up?" Zach's voice was cool.

but my bestie's freaking out about our shotgun wedding. She wants to meet you. Totally cool if you're swamped, Elvira said lightly, aware she was pushing her luck. "Send me the address. I can't promise I'll be there soon, but I'll make an effort. Zach, ever the pragmatist, figured helping Elvira manage her social

rat for now.

He is your husband, not some distant cousin. Screw this,

He is actually pretty decent, Elvira defended Zach, hoping

can a guy you impulsively marry be?" Olivia wasn't buying it, convinced Elvira was just putting on a brave face, all while preaching the gospel of singledom. Post-dinner, with Zach MIA, Olivia was all set to launch Operation:

when Zach strolled in, exuding an air of regal

to nudge Elvira when she

at their table, apologizing softly. "Sorry for the delay, traffic was

over, making room as Zach slid into

road, Elvira's phone

6:15 PM C

Chapter 6

need to tie the

marriage. Mr.

you two seal the deal yet? Time

When you spot a gem.

at the audacity, Elvira tilted her phone away to text back. [Thought we

that. Every woman needs a sprinkle of man in her

said all men are trash.

the real deal. I stake my life on

eyes, Elvira thought, What

Zach peered over as Elvira hastily

Elvira was puzzled.