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.

hung up, asked the nurse to discharge

appear all

awake by fireworks, I worked on a custom jewelry design for

a Facebook

herself under the fireworks, captioned, "I know you

Logging out. I realized I'd been logged into

under the covers and forced myself to

I went to work and handed in my

manager, aware of my impending marriage and return home, expressed both happiness

fantastic here. But I wish you

hugged her and whispered my thanks

and they

a room at our usual restaurant

of habit

I ran into

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

this place, right?

You

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