Cold Feet

Chapter 14

RICK

The drama has ended and the story has passed. Viola and the Wedding Whisperer are little but a memory and the odd social media meme that pops up here and there.

Trish’s divorce case has been settled. There really wasn’t much chance for Eric to fight given the evidence against him. It’s been one of my easiest cases ever and I’m glad it’s over.

I can’t stop thinking about Viola though. Not because I feel sorry for her but because I want to see her. I want to be with her. I’ve tried calling her and sent text messages but she doesn’t answer. I’ve driven by her house a few times.

it’s creepy but

for a liar. All I saw in Viola was a woman who had nothing but the best of

knows I’ve called and sent her messages. I stop calling and sending messages as much as I don’t want to. She made it clear she was upset with

drive by her house again for a month. I decide to do it when I visit a client that lives near to her

see something that makes me stop the car. I pull to the curb and look at the house as my heart sinks. The ‘For Sale’ sign has been replaced by a ‘Sold’ sign. I call the agent’s number on the sign and am soon connected to the agent who informs me that the house was sold a week ago. She tells me that the new owner is taking possession in two days and that Viola has already vacated the property. I could ask for a forwarding number or address but I know it’s useless. The agent won’t give me Viola’s details. I thank her and hang up. It’s over. I drive off feeling as if the world has lost its

she made that clear but I took some comfort in the thought that at least she

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