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 me, and went home

appear all

on

a Facebook notification

a photo of herself under the fireworks,

froze. Logging out. I realized I'd been logged

the covers

next day, I went to

and return home, expressed both happiness

been fantastic here. But I wish you

hugged her and whispered

among my colleagues and they insisted on a

at our usual restaurant

of habit

I ran into Alicia in the

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

place, right?

You

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