Heart Aches

Vincent

My heart dropped into my chest.

The scene unfolding in front of my eyes was like a horror movie. I knew it would happen in time. I knew I had decided to let go, but I still wasn’t prepared for what took place down on the dance floor.

She kissed him.

Anne kissed Andrew. The shocking realization had me dropping the microphone I had picked not too long ago. The static made from its contact to the floor had people recoiling in annoyance. It didn’t stop them though. They were still going at it.

It was over, I guess. Anne no longer belonged to me.

In my bid to compose myself, I caught sight of my dad standing with his guests at a corner. He was staring straight at me. I knew that look. My dad could read me like a book. Even with no outward emotions, he knew.

Fiona was also giving me a weird stare. I couldn’t tell what she was thinking but somehow, I knew she was in on the secret as well.

I wanted out. I felt stuffed. I felt I would pass out if I didn’t get a breath of fresh a