Tomás
I’m sure Carmen’s humiliation was masterful and her exit the perfect end to a toxic relationship. I was only tertiarily aware of it, however. As soon as that disgusting cerdo of a man began eye-f*****g Helena, I was only aware of the blood rushing in my ears.
It’s a good thing Alex is a dentist, because if they hadn’t left when they did, I was going to knock his teeth out. “I’m sorry, Helena. I didn’t expect that man would be such a pig.”
She slides her hand into mine and squeezes it. “I kind of did, so don’t worry about it.”
I bring her hand to my lips and kiss it. “You were spectacular.”
“You weren’t even paying attention,” she replies shrewdly.
“No.” I brush my fingers through the hair at the back of her neck, the part she’s left down. “I wasn’t.” I lean close to her.
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