She Was Never the Real Reason
He didn't know there wouldn't be a later.
I quietly agreed and went to bed. The wedding was off; who Dominic took photos with was none of my business.
Dominic watched me go, a vague unease settling in his gut. My calm acceptance, the lack of any protest, left him speechless.
All his carefully prepared arguments were useless. Then Beverly called, and he immediately forgot his worries, heading to the balcony to take the call.
I woke up just as Dominic was leaving.
"After the photos, Beverly and I are going on a short trip," he said, lacing up his shoes. "She's always wanted to go to Hokkaido.