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,

didn't appear all

awake by fireworks, I worked on a custom jewelry

Facebook

the

out. I realized I'd

suffocated, I burrowed under the

to

my impending marriage and

here. But I wish you all the

hugged her and whispered my thanks for

my colleagues and

a room at our

habit

the meal, I ran into

She smiled warmly. "Antonio

this place,

You

is their signature

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