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.

to discharge me, and went home

didn't appear

on a custom jewelry design

Facebook

photo of herself under the fireworks, captioned, "I know you

I realized I'd

burrowed under the covers

to work

aware of my impending marriage and

been fantastic here. But I wish you all the

whispered my

among my colleagues and they insisted on

at our usual

of habit

I ran into Alicia in the

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

this place,

You

is their signature

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