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.

nurse to discharge

appear

awake by fireworks, I worked on

a Facebook

a photo of herself under the fireworks, captioned,

out. I realized

burrowed under the covers

went to work and

aware of my impending marriage and

here. But I wish you

and whispered my thanks

my colleagues and they insisted on a farewell

room at our

habit

I ran into Alicia in the

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

this place,

You

is their

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