HER BOYFRIEND SAVED HER IN HIS PHONE AS “FREE DINNER”—SO SHE CANCELED HIS BIRTHDAY RESERVATION AND LET HIS CARD GET DECLINED IN FRONT OF EVERYONE

on the couch overnight. He sat up immediately, phone already in hand.

“Don’t open it,” he whispered.

Diego pounded again. “I know you’re in there!” Valeria walked to the door but kept the chain locked. “Leave.”

Diego’s face appeared through the narrow gap when she opened it slightly. He looked wrecked—red eyes, disheveled hair, jaw clenched with anger.continue reading …