Part 4:3

The IV drip intensified my dizziness. I stumbled, barely catching myself.

Antonio hadn't returned, not a single call or text.

Five hours passed.

Reluctantly. I dialed his number.

He sounded surprised I was still at the hospital.

"Grace, I'm so sorry. I meant to come back after taking Alicia home, but she had stomach cramps.....”

A woman's voice interrupted. "Sir, your order is served. Enjoy your dinner!"

Antonio covered the phone, but I still heard Alicia. "Antonio, you should go back."

Disappointment washed over me again.

Antonio piped up. "Grace, go home. I'll explain later."

What was there to explain?

Another lie, mostly likely.

the nurse to

didn't appear all

worked on a custom

a Facebook

had posted a photo of herself under the fireworks, captioned, "I

I realized I'd been logged into Antonio's

under the

next day, I went to work and handed in my

impending marriage and return

I wish you

and whispered my thanks for her

and they insisted on a

a room at our usual restaurant with Antonnio -

of habit

I ran into Alicia

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

this place, right?

You

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