I stare at the flame hovering over my cake, then turn to look at the man holding it. I take a breath and think about what I really want. Julian lied to me and chose another woman. I don’t want him back. I don’t deserve to be treated like that, and I don’t want to be with someone who clearly doesn’t care about me.
What do I want? I want to be happy. I want to have just enough money to live comfortably without worrying all of the time. I don’t want to work sixty hours a week and spend every day exhausted. I want friends and family who love me and who don’t lie and use me. I just want things to be better. So, I close my eyes and make my wish. That things would just get better.
Adrian’s smile is a little sad as he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a business card. “If you ever need any
