Carrie

     I was living a nightmare. No matter how much I protested Drew insisted I go with his wife for her birthday spree. It was beginning to feel like he had brought me out of the office for this very purpose. It actually made sense.

     As our lunch came to an end, dread filled my heart. How was I going to survive being alone with Cassie the entire day?

     I shouldn’t have come in at work today, I should have called in sick. I followed them quietly out of the restaurant like I was going to be sacrificed instead of shopping.

     Cassie kissed Drew squarely on the lips not minding the people watching outside the restaurant before making way to her own car.

     I opened the car door for her, before entering through the other door. I sat so close to the window so I wouldn’t be close to her in the small space. I didn’t know th