Jealousy

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I reopened my eyes and, unconsciously, they landed on the happy couple. He unleashed his schoolgirl giggles while rubbing her swollen belly. And she, that bitch, smiled as she cupped his face in her hands. I caught her quick glances across the table, confirming I was watching before she planted a soft kiss on his lips. How could she act as if we never happened? My fists clenched so hard my palms turned red. He didn’t know she was doing it for show. She didn’t mean any of it. She just wanted to hurt me. And it was working.