The New Guy
The man beside Tara extended his hand with a polite smile. “Hi, I’m David. Tara’s fiancé.” Luke shook David’s hand, feeling a pang of jealousy and regret. “Nice to meet you, David. Tara always deserved someone like you.” David looked at Tara with a smile, then back at Luke. “Thanks, man. Life can be unexpected, huh?” Luke nodded, swallowing the lump in his throat. “Yeah, it can be.”
Tara’s gaze softened as she looked at Luke. “I’m really sorry, Luke. I didn’t know things had gotten this bad for you.” “It’s okay,” Luke lied. “I made my bed, and now I have to lie in it.”