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He places the keys inhis hand aroundthe door open

“Can we sit?” Adaestures to the couch

I cross my arms over my chest “No Say what you need to say and leave”

I jump back when he reaches for me “Baby, don’t be like this”

Okay, that deserves a ive him one “I already told you not to call me that And you sure as hell better not touchAnd don’t even think about lying to ain!”

“Rainey, I love you, not her I knew ht away, but I was stupid and didn’t get a prenup I just need ti half of everything”

I laugh o, exactly, did youyour anniversary Which one, Adam?”

He sighs “Our third”

“Three years,” I repeat, surprisingly calm “Just so I’m clear, that ?”

“Yes” He hangs his head

I quickly replay the early days of our relationship in ether when he would’ve had tiet married

“Your week-long retreat in the Bahamas,” I say “It wasn’t really for work, was it?”

Adam puts his hands in his pockets and rocks back on his heels “No We had a destination wedding”

“How fucking nice for you,” I scoff

“Rainey, please you have to believe me I don’t want to be with her I want to be with you!”