“Well, this is a surprise.” Sneaky said from across the bar, her lips painted that perfect red shade she always wore.
“Work was rough today, so I thought I’d have a nightcap before hitting the sheets. Can I have a…” I thought for a moment, then knew exactly what I wanted. “... a pint of beer and a shot of Cuervo.”
The desire for a drink had only grown on my walk home, and when I saw Sneaky’s bar I decided to pop in for a quick one. It was almost like an act of rebellion. When Ric and I had been together, I’d always been the sober one, the man in charge so Ricardo would get home safely. Sneaky’s was mostly empty, except for a few VCU students shooting pool. I was the only customer seated at the bar, and I wondered if it was close to closing time. Glancing at my phone, I noticed it was alm
