The Ballroom Doors Burst Open On Our Anniversary

the slightest hint of regret.

“Learn your place,” he muttered, loud enough for the nearest tables to hear.

His tuxedo was flawless.

His smile wasn’t.

It carried the quiet confidence of a man who had never faced consequences.

I slowly straightened my posture.

Across the room, photographers lowered their cameras, unsure whether to keep shooting or disappear.continue reading …