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“Don’t give it another thought”

Izzy and Toni returned to the table

“Oh oodness, Cami,” Izzy said “What happened to your beautiful dress?”

“It was just an accident It will be fine I’ll have it dry-cleaned”

“I will pay for that,” Alessandra said

“There is absolutely no need for that”

“But I insist”

“No, Alessandra, it really isn’t necessary” She turned and looked at Roberto and Miguel The concern on their faces re to her, and yet also overwhelood

Then that horrible memory flashed in her mind, a memory she wished had never happened Hank was on top of her, his face twisted and full of anger Why do I keep seeing this? But she knew the answer, because it only replayed whenever she started to open up to another man Was it a mistake to say yes to dinner?

She forced the vision out of her head “Seriously, it’s fine, guys It’s only a dress”

Chapter Four

With his brother beside him, Roberto watched Cauel had called for the, which was only seven blocks away, to the restaurant Still, he and Miguel thought it best that they get a ride, especially after what had happened

As the cab drove away, Alessandra rushed out of the restaurant “I’m so sorry I’m such a klutz”

“I’ve never known you to be clumsy before,” he said

“Just ever so often I really hope Ca, and if the stain doesn’t come out, I will pay for a new outfit for her”