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I nod disinterestedly

I’ve so freaking had it with men today

“Listen, I don’t give a crap about bugs, but that isn’t the point!” I spit “You can’t smoke back here, Carson, okay?”

He gives me a stunned look

I know I shouldn’t go off on him when it’s an innocent mistake Guilt flares in ure out if he should apologize

No need He can’t apologize for the real jerkho left my heart in ruins

The jerkwad’s accomplice, Marty, arrives at my side a second later

“Shelly—there you are I got your purse And I’ht I—”

“Marty Justjust leaveto the house without looking back, digging out the keys on my way

Inside, I go straight to my room and dive on the bed

Just why? Why does o from a diamond to a lump of coal in a matter of hours?

Because there ht be a hint of truth to that crap Weston said

Evidently, I’ idiot

Ourbut an illusion, a cheap parlor trick

The bazaar The dancing The pretty cars Driving his monster truck