I'LL TAKE MY CHANCES

ys. That night Julia struggled to fall asleep. She couldn't sto

a's phone rang. It was her friend Samantha, and she

a quick shower, dressed up and then got into Sa

r car's in the shop again. You need to upgrad

bad, and besides, I like fixi

yourself, enthusiast. But seriously, when are you

ulia's love life. "So, are you dating anyone? You're

ion of relationships, but she brushed it

wouldn't l

you up on a blind d

dropping the bombshell.

he brakes, and the car

ha

e marr

n an

Julia out of the car and they both went

n. Well, his name is Max Wellington. He's local, wor

ellington? That name sounds fami

d off questions like a machine gun. "Does he own a hou

about his income, Samy. I can take care of

g about the future at all, are you? Joint f

his, Samy. I didn't want to take advantage of

her head around the situation. "Well, I guess I'll just ha

coming class reunion. You should come, Julia! William Brooklyn wil

think so, Samy. I'm married now, and I should be f

what Julia was getting herself into. Little did she know, Ju

you're telling me you married a guy without even knowing

onal marriage, Samy, but I'm trying something new here. And Max's

omeone who can provide for you. Maybe you should reconsider going to the class reunion next week. A

d before, Samy. I shouldn't go. I'm married now, and I need to stay faithful to Max. Be

yes still held a hint of concern. Alright, Julia. J

ut, between you and me, Julia, I'm still curious about this Max g

ly charming. And handsome? Oh, yes. But, more importantly, he's kind and

exactly the most exciting adjective, Julia. Don't

ter everything that's happened, I realize I need someone who'll support me, not try to contr

You mean you're not in love with him y

osure. It's complicated, Samy. Let's just say I'm taking things o

of skepticism. "Alright, Julia. I trust you. But, promis

. "I promise, Samy. And, thank you for being such a go

ing the conversation. Julia was surprised as she checked the caller ID, her cheeks

osity. "Your husband?" she asked

ed the call. "Hey, where are you?" she asked, h

ed, his voice soothing Julia's hear

re focusing back on the call. "I'm out with a friend," she sa

perked up, trying to catch e

of some business. Send me your location

quietly "I have to go" before speaking into the

you're in trouble, Julia!" she teased, her voice laced with sa

red. I know, but I promise I won

g serious. Deal! And remember, if he e

er location, and he arrived, sen

citement. Well, it looks like your husband i

ly. "I'll pass on the kiss, but thanks for und

serious once more. "Julia. And remember,