“Believe it or not, but buy your ice cream and get lost!” Helen snapped, pointing at Peyton. Then, turning to Zac, who was paying at the counter, and the cashier, she added, “The treat doesn’t include him. He pays for himself!” “Got it,” the cashier replied cheerfully. As a fellow woman, she naturally sided with Helen. Once Zac finished paying, their ice cream was ready. Not wanting to stay and attract more attention, they decided to take everything to go and eat in the car instead. By the time they turned around, Peyton had already slinked away, humiliated by the murmurs of the other customers. In the car, Zac barely ate a bite before he started whining dramatically. “Wifey, I’m so upset! We’re officially married, and people still don’t believe I’m your husband.” He waved his left hand in front of her face, showing off his bare ring finger. “I don’t even have a wedding ring yet, let alone a ceremony! And we’re still sleeping in separate beds. Who does that? What newly
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