contrast to the storm brewing in David's

ight. He was letting me handle i

couldn't live with myself if I didn't warn you. He was always saying how much he admired my dri

e was passionate about his sustainable architec

I asked, keepi

rying to get me alone. It was a little much, honestly, but I just fi

voice dangerously low.

ilence on the oth

higher pitched. "I, uh, I didn't know you were th

been interested in you, Brittany. Not then, not now. Ashley i

ttany stammered, her confidence crumbling

's friend," David cut her off. "That's all

hun

n our apartme

"I'm so sorry you

ry you had a friend like that. I always thought s

embering the car, the crash, the p

around me. "We'll

t forged a bond between us that felt unbreakable. He threw himself into his work, designing a new community center, while

it wou

mutual friend Sarah'

I told David. "

ant to face her?" h

David. And I need to sho

ia. Kids running, burgers

ks table. She looked dishevel

ce loud enough to draw a fe

bout, Brittany," I said ca

she sneered. "About how

ryone knew he wanted me! You just

he cheerful cha

ing a scene," I said,

perfect with your perfect architect boyfriend. He

e shoved

lemonade splash

y guy I vaguely knew, stepped forward. "