ROSALIE I sat on the tiny plastic chair in Celine Parker’s kitchen, staring down at my cup of cold tea. My best friend Celine was leaning against the counter, her eyes filled with big, warm tears as she listened to me."I still cannot believe he said those horrible things to you, Rosalie," Celine whispered, her voice shaking with anger. She pulled a chair close to mine and sat down, wrapping her soft hands around my cold fingers. "I told you to leave Roman a long time ago, remember? I saw how selfish he was. But you were so blinded by love. You thought he was an angel.""I know," I sobbed, hiding my face in my hands. The memory of Roman with that red-haired woman flashed in my mind, making me feel dirty and small. "I was so stupid, Celine. I thought he loved me. I thought he was my safe place. Now he is gone, and I am completely alone with all these dark problems.""You are not alone, Rosalie. You have me," Celine said softly, rubbing my shaking back."The nurse is coming again in tw
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