The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Part 4: 11

"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

at Samuel with confusion, but

an eye on them here. Less chance for drama."

them to witness the wedding with their own eyes so they would feel

rings, chaos broke

on the table's edge and bled, but he didn't even

the same thing at Alicia's

moved so abruptly that the soup spilled all over me, he didn't even turn his head but rushed out

security was on him, pinning him back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned

calmly, "Look

broke into a mix of tears and laughter. "Who cares if we look alike?

shot her a glare. "Bullshit. I

the one I love

one who messed up by coming back. You ruined

cut in. "Antonio, cut the act. I've been

He crumpled to

and I

to play the wedding game." I playfully pinched his arm, and

Alicia and made her life a living hell. She lost her job over and over again. Her life was a struggle, and in a moment of despair, she drove into him. His leg, not yet healed from a past break.