The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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"Why?" I couldn't help but ask.

Samuel looked back at me. "My mom says

shopping cheers a woman up when she's down." Freddy piped up. "Count me in. I'm also feeling down." Samuel playfully nudged him aside and then he steered me off.

On the way. I tried to explain the whole story, but Samuel cut me off, "It's water under the bridge. I don't want you picking at old sears. Trust me. I don't mind it. "I'd rather hear more about how you praise me as a man of integrity. That really hits the spot. Keep those compliments coming!" he joked, and it made me laugh.

We returned with so much stuff from our shopping spree. The car's trunk and back seat were both stuffed. Freddy, a little jealous, cuddled my cat and made fun of us.

The tense mood brought by Antonio was soon overshadowed by the laughter

On our wedding day, Antonio and Alicia were there. They were on the guest list this time.

Antonio, with a cast on his leg, was leaning on Alicia for support.

Security was all over them, making sure they didn't make any unexpected moves

Samuel with confusion, but he shrugged it off.

on them here. Less chance for drama." Freddy curled his

the wedding with their own eyes so they

rings, chaos

her head on the table's edge and

was the same thing at Alicia's

that the soup spilled all over me, he didn't even turn

on him, pinning him back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud

the awkward Alicia, I asked her calmly, "Look at us now. Do

of tears and laughter. "Who cares if we look alike? The person he truly loved was never either of

glare. "Bullshit. I

the one I

up by coming back. You ruined everything.

the act. I've been

to the ground,

I walked

moved when Samuel joked. "Let's go. We've got a crowd waiting to play the wedding game." I playfully pinched his arm,

her life a living hell. She lost her job over and over again. Her life was a struggle, and in a