She Was Never Nobody
Salina stood beyond the glass in a tailored red gown, her makeup flawless, like a rose in full bloom.
She held a black umbrella and smiled at me, shaking the remote control in her hand.
"Evelyn, don't look at me like that."
"Everyone just wants to see how much you really love Matt."
Her voice was not loud, but pitched precisely so that the people nearby could hear every word.
Another wave of laughter broke out from the crowd.
I raised a hand and wiped the water from my face, my voice unsteady. "Salina, open the door."
She tilted her head, as though she had just heard something amusing.