The next day, Austin sent someone to pick me up for a banquet.
I did not think too much about it when the makeup artist dressed me in a pale evening gown, but when I saw Austin escort Ruby hand in hand walking up the red carpet and she was wearing a striking red gown, I understood.
The crowd erupted in applause when they saw them. Beneath the spotlight, Ruby and Austin looked like a perfect match, as if they were made for each other.
Austin approached me through the crowd, kissed my hand and apologized, "I'm sorry, Baby. There are a lot of guests today and I might not be able to take care of you. Just stay here for a while, okay? I’ll come back to you soon.”
He was quickly called away and Ruby sauntered over to sit beside me, her smile both mocking and triumphant.
“Stop pretending. I know you’ve been able to see for a while now," she said. "However, I really admire your patience, though. To keep your position as Mrs. Sanders, you are really so tolerant. Even when I threw that condom into your bowl, you didn’t bat an eye. How really, Sally, what’s the point of you doing this?”