Leaning against the wall, I listened to their muffled sounds of passion from the next room. Slowly, I poured the milk laced with sleeping pills into a potted plant and continued curling into a corner as I waited for the dawn to come.
Just one more day, Austin. After today, I’ll disappear from your life forever.
The next day, Austin sent someone to pick me up for a banquet.
I did not think too much about it when the makeup artist dressed me in a pale evening gown, but when I saw Austin escort Ruby hand in hand walking up the red carpet and she was wearing a striking red gown, I understood.
The crowd erupted in applause when they saw them. Beneath the spotlight, Ruby and Austin looked like a perfect match, as if they were made for each other.
Austin approached me through the crowd, kissed my hand and apologized, "I'm sorry, Baby. There are a lot of guests today and I might not be able to take care of you. Just stay here for a while, okay? I’ll come back to you soon.”
He was quickly called away and Ruby sauntered over to sit beside me, her smile both mocking and triumphant.
“Stop pretending. I know you’ve been able to see for a while now," she said. "However, I really admire your patience, though. To keep your position as Mrs. Sanders, you are really so tolerant. Even when I threw that condom into your bowl, you didn’t bat an eye. How really, Sally, what’s the point of you doing this?”
As she spoke, she extended her hand toward me. The brilliant diamond on her slender finger sparkled under the light.
“This …” My face turned pale as I recognized the ring I’d donated to the charity foundation yesterday.
"Surprised?"
