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

the call I'd made

stay with Michelle and her mom, watching their pet have its litter, instead of being with my

fine. I was there

I ended up, I would always

wasn't about to miss this year's

your apologies. You should

apologized again, his head hanging low as

to rest on my shoulder.

an old acquaintance,"

up on my vibe, Linda didn't dig deeper but

competition

past's

big day, there I was in the crowd, dressed in a black

spectators, looking sharp

sign of

announced my name, the whole place

round

rose to my feet with the spotlight made my way

on

the prize that

have been mine two