Daisy's Choice (A Tale of Three Hearts)
“Pete asked. Nina tossed her purse. It tumbled over the bed covers and fell off to the floor. She rubbed the pressure points of her temple. The intake of breath did little to stay away her headache. From the center of her skull and reaching to the root of her brain stem, it pulsed and throbbed in a repeated rhythm that left her teary. And this day would never end.
“I’m talking to you, Nina.” Yes, she knew he was. That didn’t mean she would answer. After the results were read, she and Pete had to drive Daisy home. Aiden was gone.
That ride was the longest and most uncomfortable of her life. Daisy said little to nothing, only offering directions to her house when Pete made a wrong turn. She sat in the back of the car, fingers punching at the number pad on her cell phone. Nina didn’t have to wonder who she was calling. Each time she sighed, it was clear. And Pete played his part. The victor. Each time she glanced at him, she caught the smirk to his lips. This satisfied the I-told-yo...u-so that broke her heart.MoreLess
“I’m talking to you, Nina.” Yes, she knew he was. That didn’t mean she would answer. After the results were read, she and Pete had to drive Daisy home. Aiden was gone.
That ride was the longest and most uncomfortable of her life. Daisy said little to nothing, only offering directions to her house when Pete made a wrong turn. She sat in the back of the car, fingers punching at the number pad on her cell phone. Nina didn’t have to wonder who she was calling. Each time she sighed, it was clear. And Pete played his part. The victor. Each time she glanced at him, she caught the smirk to his lips. This satisfied the I-told-yo...u-so that broke her heart.MoreLess
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