Amelia messaged me later to say she'd approved a full day of leave before assigning me an upcoming business trip.
The job came with triple pay and full reimbursement for all travel expenses.
Grief over my failed relationship faded fast amid excitement for the work ahead.
Triple wages were far more appealing than clinging to a rotten marriage.
*****
In the afternoon, I drove back to the apartment to pack essential documents and personal belongings.
I knew I would never set foot there again.
Turning the key in the lock, I stepped inside to find only Sally at home.
She still wore Samuel's tank top, her bare legs swinging lazily over the edge of the sofa.
No trace of surprise crossed her face when she saw me.
A mocking chuckle escaped her instead. "Well, look who's back. Sam's out, s
