: Part 3
"She knew," I declared with certainty. "Thursday knew exactly what she was to him, her designated day, his names, his number."
Jules tried to explain, "Well, um..."
I interrupted her, not wanting to hear any excuses. "I guess if you have a guaranteed spot on his schedule, you get access to his contact information. But now, I'm just Filler, nothing more."
"Pennie, sweetie," Miley whispered in a comforting tone.
My emotions overwhelmed me, and I couldn't contain my frustration any longer. I shot up from my chair and shouted, "I can't believe this!"
Both Julia and Miley stood up as well, understanding the magnitude of my distress.
"Penn, babe, listen to me," Julia tried to calm me down. "The talk now is that he's off his usual routine. These women, just like you, are no
