Nine Times Too Late

Leticia's POV

Later, James called and asked why I had left early without waiting for him.

I did not reply.

Not until the wedding day.

My phone rang from morning onward. I ignored it.

When I reached the airport, I looked at the screen one last time.

Ten missed calls from James. Countless messages.

[Leticia, why are you not at the villa?]

[Why are you not answering my calls?]

[Where are you?]

[I was not angry about that night, so do not be angry either.]

[Is this because of the photo Angelina posted? It was a misunderstanding. I will explain.]

[Today is our wedding, Leticia. Do not forget.]

[I will be waiting at the chapel at ten.]

I checked my watch.

It was exactly ten.

I blocked James's number, removed the SIM card from my phone, dropped it into the trash, and boarded the plane.

Goodbye, James.