“You’d have to be an absolute fool to believe that!” Jackson shouted.

“Then explain why she messaged me out of the blue. I don’t even know her. But, funny enough, YOU’VE been friends with her on Facebook for months and never mentioned it.” Darla countered.

“She’s just causing trouble for me.”

“Why? What motive would she have?”

Jackson fell silent and Darla had her answer. It wasn’t the first time, but Darla had decided it would be the last. At least while she was involved.

She handed him back the engagement ring she had once longed for. It felt so cheap now.

Jackson set it on the counter and walked away in a huff. Darla heard the sounds of aggravated packing and stepped outside to call her best friend.

“You were right.”

“I’m so sorry, D.” Shay consoled.

“He’s packing now.”

“I’ll bring the margarita mix and some tequila. Order some Mexican from GrubDash.”

Darla snorted and choked back a tear. Thank God for friends. Darla knew Shay would be there to pick up the pieces of the life she planned. Luckily, the only fool was the one she would never have to see after tonight.