Melissa glanced down at the lobby again and sighed, “You know, some couples stick together for years, but in the end, they still can’t compete with an innocent or seductive face. Everyone should weigh marriage carefully.”
“Come on, don’t worry about it. You and Zachary are so in love right now. Don’t let my problems get you down.
“Sure, marriage isn’t always perfect, but it’s not all bad either. There are always people out there who are happy,” I said gently, trying to reassure her.
Melissa smiled and nodded.
Maybe it was because I knew Jared and Tracy were in that private room, and I kept glancing downstairs every now and then while I ate.
Suddenly, Jared and Tracy stepped out, followed by a middle–aged man who looked to be in his fifties. The three of them stood in the hallway outside the private room, talking.
Tracy looked bashful and sweet, her hands clasped together, head down as she stared at her shoes.
Jared was smiling as he spoke with the middle–aged man, who suddenly reached out and ruffled Tracy’s hair, his face full of affection.
Jared glanced at Tracy, too, with an approving smile on his face.
Tracy was acting all cute and coy with the middle–aged man, even leaning on his shoulder. She was nothing like the strict, authoritative woman from the office. Right now, she looked just like a daughter sweet–talking her dad.
Jared had a gentle, easy smile on his face as the three of them chatted and laughed together. The vibe between them couldn’t have been better.
After a while, it looked like everything was going smoothly, and the three of them headed back into the private room.
I couldn’t take my eyes off them, snapping photo after photo with my phone the whole time.
“What’s she acting all shy for? Is this seriously a meet–the–parents moment?” Melissa fumed on my behalf, clenching her fists. “Jared is so shameless. You two aren’t even divorced yet.”
I set my phone down and told her, “Don’t be mad. Just eat your food first.”
“How am I supposed to eat? I’m already full from being angry. Jared can’t treat you like this, meeting her parents before you’re even divorced? Is he really that desperate to get married again?” Melissa snapped.
She was always straightforward, and right now, she was even angrier than I was.
I was feeling pretty stifled, too, but at this point, there was nothing I could do to change any of it.
Even though Jared and I had a passionate night together just yesterday, it didn’t change the fact that we were still heading in opposite directions.
Melissa continued, “You know that rule about stocks? You’re supposed to sell when the market is at its peak. It’s the same
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