Eighty-eight Weddings
This time, I will definitely show up.
I didn’t reply.
Right before boarding, Luca sent another text.
[Rita drank too much, so I have to take her back. It’s not safe for a girl to be out alone. Get some sleep.]
Still, I didn’t reply. Instead, I deleted his contact and blocked his number completely. Then, I stepped onto the plane, and as it took off, I took a deep breath, knowing I would likely never return to this city again.
Back across town, Luca began to grow uneasy after receiving no response for hours. He tried dialing my number, only to get an automated recording stating the number was out of service.