Arthur smiled sweetly. "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow, then!"
"Alright..." I smiled back, my heart pounding as he left.
The disappointment on my friends' faces was so obvious. They shook their heads and asked, "Why?!"
I grabbed them and pulled them inside the stadium. "Why not?" I replied. And added, "He's a good guy—"
"Ew, he's poor," they said, continuing to complain.
And Vivian said, "I have an odd feeling about him. You should dump him in a few days, Kara."
"Oh, Viv, shut up. I like him."
"Oh, right, love is blind."
And I guess, Vivian was right. I was totally blind to see the real Arthur.
Taking a deep breath, I wiped away the tears and steeled myself. Opening the door, I forced my trembling legs back towards the restroom. The sounds I'd heard moments ago echoed in my head, a sickening confirmation of my worst fears.
I was ready to unleash my fury, but a voice drifted through the stall door, laced with practiced seduction.
"So, let me ask you again, baby," Nina purred. "Do you really want to marry her?"