Page 68 of Reckless Vow

Celeste

Just be careful not to scare him away.

I don’t think he cares.

Saar

Where is your spark, woman?

I saw him with someone else.

Celeste

Fucking?

Not yet.

Celeste

Don’t jump to conclusions.

Saar

Or just have fun with the new guy. Party away, my friend.

Not feeling it.

Celeste

(crying emoji, kissing emoji)

Saar

I’ll be in Europe in a few days, I’ll cheer you up.

Celeste

And I’m stuck here.

Better than stuck alone in my husband’s apartment.

Saar

Go have fun @brook. @celeste wanna go out tonight?

Of course, we go to the best club in the city. Baldo’s fucking club.

It’s not even eleven and the place is packed. Miguel and his friends are fun, but I’ve been nursing my one drink, pretending to enjoy myself.

Being in Baldo’s domain has killed the mood. I’m mad at him, but I’m even more upset with myself.

It’s annoying to feel guilty for taking off my ring. It makes no sense. It’s also annoying that a part of me wants him to find me here with Miguel and get jealous.

As jealous as I am over his long-legged brunette who—just my luck—is here, and very friendly with everyone.

Clearly she’s a regular. Of this joint, and probably of Baldo’s. What would she say if she knew he got married while he took his trip to the States? I bet he didn’t share that with her.

“You’re a cheap date.” Miguel bumps into me with his hip.

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