Empty Promises, Full Pockets
Now the three of them were yelling in the middle of the street, turning themselves into a full-on circus act.
I stood there watching, and honestly? I couldn't help but laugh. It felt like karma had finally shown up to collect. Neil betrayed me, and now his life was crumbling just as spectacularly.
The shouting eventually died down, and that's when Neil noticed me. His mouth opened like he wanted to say something, but no words came. After a beat, he turned and walked away, shoulders slumped like the weight of the world was on him.
From the corner of the street, I saw him stop, bury his face in his hands, and sob.
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