A little delusional

Jessie’s accusation lingered in the room like a stray bullet looking for who to pierce.

Gavin took a few moments to process what he’d heard.

“What are you talking about, Jess?” He blurted out, “What’s going on?”

“Gavin,” Jess breathed, “Candace is behind Ryan’s madness. I’m sure of it.”

“You must be sick in the head!” Candace’s eyes flashed with anger.

“Look at that ring,” Jessie said, “The one on her right hand. That’s the same ring Ryan used to propose to me.”

“Gavin, is this the woman you settled for, really? One daft, piece of shit that doesn’t know that anybody can buy a ring?”

“We both know, Candace,” Gavin interjected, “You don’t wear cheap jewelry. There’s no way Ryan could’ve afforded a ring like that.”

“But then again, there are knock offs.” Candace interjected. “What is wrong with you, Gavin? Are you seriously taking her side?”

Gavin ran a hand through his hair, his jaw tightening as he spoke. “You leave me no choice, Candace. Did you do this with Ryan?”

Candace’s eyes f