"Nancy’s upset, so I’m taking a week’s vacation to go abroad with her. While I’m gone, think about what you’ve done.”
From the moment he arrived home to the moment he left again, I didn’t say a single word.
Edwin took Nancy to Velvetio.
Nancy sent me their itinerary like a trophy. Edwin bought her designer handbags, luxury perfumes and piles of new clothes. They took a sunset cruise and strolled hand in hand down the famous Bellefragrance Row.
Occasionally, Edwin messaged me too.
[You always said you wanted to honeymoon in Velvetio. I’ll take you when I have time.]
[You just miscarried. Take care of yourself.]
[I got you a gift. I’ll give it to you when I’m home.]
I didn’t reply to a single one.
On the seventh day, soon as I got my passport, I went straight to the airport and bought the next ticket to the Federal Crimsonnia.
While waiting to board, two familiar figures passed right by me. They were Edwin and Nancy, back from their trip, dragging suitcases loaded with shopping bags.
Edwin pulled out his phone to make a call.
A second later, my phone rang. I hung up without answering, pulled out the SIM card and tossed it into the nearest trash bin. Then I walked into the boarding gate without looking back.
Goodbye, Edwin.
