I took my girlfriend to a fancy dinner for our anniversary.

He left through the back, cursing under his breath, while Martin stood in the dining room with Lila’s notebook in his hand and the entire staff watching.

Ava and I walked outside into the cold air.

The city lights reflected on the wet pavement. Her hand was in mine, warm and tense.

“Are you okay?” I asked.

She nodded once.

Then shook her head.

Then laughed continue reading …