Letting Go      

Ella gasped, dumbfounded. She looked like she had a million questions but didn't know which one to ask first. "YOU?! Breaking up the engagement with my cousin? Is the world going to end now?"

Zachary was staring at me like I'd grown horns. "Wait, are you really Eve?"

Cole's frown deepened, and although he was trying to keep a calm exterior, I could tell he was shocked. He opened his mouth to say something but quickly shut it again, clearly at a loss.

That was when I saw Claire entering the restaurant. Finally. Thanks to her, I'd been stuck in this awkward situation far longer than necessary.

I stood up, brushing myself off as I smiled at the group. "My meeting partner is here, so please excuse me." My eyes locked on Cole one last time, cold and final. "Congratulations, Mr. Fay. You're free now. Just like you always wanted. I won't bother you anymore."