I'LL TAKE MY CHANCES

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.

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

ely 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

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

king the conversation. Julia was surprised as she checked the caller ID, her cheek

osity. "Your husband?" she asked,

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

ed, his voice soothing Julia's hear

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

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

d red. I know, but I promise I wo

g serious. Deal! And remember, if he e

er location, and he arrived, send

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,

r her friend's unwavering support. She knew she could always count on Samanth

antha walked with her to the exit. She was blown immediately she sighted Max chiseled fea

ay, I won't deny I was attrac

ouldn't pay the bills, but I'm sure he'll

ly above a whisper. "Hi Max, meet my best friend, Samant

x's average-priced car. You're truly handsome

ly, his eyes crink

lia and I have something to take ca

y, Julia asked, "W

to buy you a car, and then we'll head home. After a week of

ce barely above a whisper. No on

ional expression and

"It's just, my mom and I have always been there for ea

ow you have me, Julia. I'm your hus

the car dealer's shop, h

security with Max by her side. "Max, why buy a new car when we ca

you a wedding gift when we got married, and you didn't ask for anything. I w

. She felt a sense of peace wash over her, kn

to spend too much. But Max surprised her by choosing a

too expensive!"

a," Max replied with a smile. "

they test-drove it, she couldn't contain her

sm. "You're easy to please, Julia," h

red why they were going there. "Why are we at Vi

new home," Max replied, h

urprised. "M

ating. "Let's just say, I've

in shock. The four-bedroom apartment was beautif

azing!" she stuttered, her