The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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Antonio stayed out of my hair for a few days after that, and I wasn't complaining. I enjoyed the quiet.

I threw myself into the design contest, using any spare moment to draw up ideas.

Once I submitted my designs for the semi-finals, I waited.

Five days later, I found out I'd made it to the finals.

To celebrate, I had Linda and a few colleagues over for a meal.

As I was getting the food ready, Tyler showed up at the door.

He handed me a box as soon as I opened it. "I bought these from a fancy restaurant, all your favorites."

"I've said it a thousand times. I don't want them.

"Don't bother trying to win me over," I said.

Tyler's smile was a little forced. "Grace, is there anything that can make you forgive me?"

"I'm moving on, and you should too," I replied.

Tyler went silent for a moment and then asked, "Will you be back for Mom's remembrance next month?

feel bad I missed it

to the call

with Michelle and her mom, watching their pet have

was fine. I was there for

I ended up,

about to miss this year's

shook my head. "Save your apologies. You should be saying

again, his head hanging low as he walked

over, her hand coming to rest

an old acquaintance,"

up on my vibe, Linda didn't dig deeper but switched gears to the

the competition quickly cheered me

put the past's heavy weight behind

the big day, there I was in the

spectators, looking

sign

host announced my name, the whole place went still

by a round of applause that filled

the spotlight made my way to

on

the prize

have been mine two