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. “Easier

here. Less chance for drama." Freddy curled his lip.

to witness the wedding with their own eyes so they

rings, chaos broke out

push. She hit her head on the table's edge and

was the same thing

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

over and shout, but the 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 out any si After the wedding ceremony ended, I walked

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

gaped at me and then broke into a mix of tears and laughter. "Who

"Bullshit. I

the one

one who messed up by coming back. You ruined everything. and caused

act. I've

crumpled to the

I

when Samuel joked. "Let's go. We've got a crowd waiting to play the wedding game." I playfully pinched his arm, and he responded by pulling me close for

the blame on Alicia and made her life a living hell. She lost her job over and over again. Her life was a struggle, and in a