“It’s nice to see you!”
That’s what she had said. Somehow, you couldn’t bring yourself to say the same.
“Alright, goodnight!” You held a pained smile for just as long as it took for Alice and her new boyfriend to round the corner and then your shoulders sank in defeat.
Alice, at least at one point, had been the love of your life. The story of how that came to end wasn’t long, nor was it complicated. It certainly didn’t leave you looking good, especially now that it was five years later and she had just introduced you to her new husband.
Derek was tall, handsome, and successful by the look of his clothes and watch. Next to him, petite Alice looked like a doll, and she was certainly dressed like one.
You had not been nearly as successful. You’ve had a string of relationships, sure, but they had not been what you hoped for.