I came home today because I needed space to think. The diner would be fine. I’d helped them set up before leaving. I took a long bath then came down to the living room to watch TV and try to forget the entire ordeal of the previous night.A soap was on and it had me captivated. The TV was working just fine until my phone rang and when I looked at the caller ID, it read “MY BABY.”I had to take a deep breath then I answered the call.#Hello, baby?# came his voice over the phone.“Hey, babe. How’s New York?”#It’s crazy, but it’s okay,# he replied. #And how’s my baby?#“I’m doing my best without you.”#Well, the deal is going fine and I should be done in two days tops.#“That’s wonderful, honey.”#Well, I gotta go now, babe. Had a long night and really need to rest.#“Love you, sweetie.”He hung up and I felt a lump in my throat. I had answered like nothing was wrong, like we were alright. It sickened me how well I pretended, or maybe I wasn’t a great actor and he just trusted me so muc
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