Chapter 11 Chapter 11 With the wedding imminent , I still had a few essentials to collect .
Gavin , clearly out of his element , insisted on accompanying me .
Being virtual strangers , I couldnt politely decline , We passed a boutique jewelry store where an overly enthusiastic clerk practically pulled us inside .
Her effervescent manner made refusal impossible .
The shops intimate ambiance was surprisingly comforting .
As I browsed the rings , one particular design caught my eye .
I was about to stop Gavin from purchasing it when fatigue washed over me.
As I turned to leave , a familiar voice cut through the air .
Yvonne ! The staff tittered like audiences of a soap opera .
I turned , face impassive , to replace Luke clutching the ring Id been examining .
He looked uncertain , almost vulnerable .
Remember this design ? How could I forget ? Years ago , Luke had sketched this ring a sapphire with a hidden inscription .
Nothing ostentatious , but it had made my heart race .
It never materialized .
Life intervened .
Luke stepped forward , reaching for my hand .
The onlookers , except Gavin and me , began chanting for reconciliation .
The cacophony was suffocating .
I yanked my hand away , and the ring sailed into the trash .
A heavy silence descended .
Mr.
Luke , please respect my personal space , I said , voice glacial .
He recoiled as if struck .
Yvonne , isnt this what youve always wanted ? We could marry now , be 18-27 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 66.4 % Chapter 11 together forever ! But it was too late .
If this had happened before discovering his infidelity , before enduring three solitary abortions … perhaps I would have tearfully claimed that long dreamed of ring .
Lukes delusion seemed to crack .
Dont like this one ? Ill design another .
As many as you want .
I know youre jealous of Mandy , but shes just- Luke , I cut him off firmly .
Were done .
I linked arms with Gavin , who seamlessly played along , reading the situation .
Luke tried to intercept us , but we walked past .
Behind us , chaos erupted .
Luke was frantically digging through the trash , a man unhinged .
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