I should’ve been angry. I should’ve felt something. But instead, I just felt numb. I quickly logged out of the app, not wanting to dive into their little world of flirtations and secrets.
The next morning, I arrived at the pack’s office, feeling drained but functional. I handed my resignation to my manager. When she learned I was getting married, she smiled wistfully.
“You’re going to be missed, Lois. You’ve been one of the best members on the team.”
I smiled back, unsure what to say. “Thank you. I appreciate everything you’ve done.”
The office buzzed with talk about my upcoming wedding, and my colleagues insisted on throwing me a farewell lunch. I couldn’t say no, so I agreed and made a reservation at the small Italian restaurant Asher and I had always gone to.
It was one of the few places I could count on, and the food was good.
About halfway through the meal, I excused myself to go to the restroom. But as I turned the corner, I nearly ran into Celeste.
She looked surprised but greeted me with a friendly smile. “Lois! Didn’t expect to see you here.”
I gave her a polite smile, but I didn’t want to stick around. We weren’t close enough for small talk.