Chapter Two
5 July, 7.15 a.m.
SAM’S PHONE TO VEGAS SQUAD (NAOMI, HUGO AND JASMINE)
Sam:This is to inform you that Timothy and I are no longer a couple. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time.
Hugo:What the hell is this?
Jasmine:Thought we banned drunk-texting in the group chat.
Hugo:It’s 2 a.m. in Miami. I was dead asleep. This better not be a joke.
Sam:Sorry to wake you. I’m not drunk. This is not a joke.
Hugo:Why do you sound like Buckingham Palace’s communication secretary?
Sam: Just trying to be frank.
Hugo:Stop.
Naomi:…
Jasmine:So this is real?
Hugo:OK! I’m up. What happened?
Jasmine:Can’t sleep. Always get nervous before a big trip, so don’t hold back. Tell us everything.
Sam:Nothing happened. Things fall apart.
Naomi:…
Hugo:Sure it’s over, gata? Not just a rough patch. We all have bad days.
Jasmine:Couples fight, Sam. You get that, right? It doesn’t mean anything.
Sam:Thanks for the insight, but there was no fight. It was a clean break. We both knew it wasn’t working.
Hugo:Damn. You two were solid.
Sam:Not really.
Jasmine: What about the wedding? You’re still coming, right?
Sam:Just boarded the plane. First class upgrade!!!
Jasmine:Nice!!!!
Hugo:Where were you and Timmy planning to spend the night in Miami?
Sam:At a hotel near the airport.
Hugo:Screw that. Jasmine is staying with Adrian and me. Join us.
Sam:No thanks. I’m fine!
Jasmine:Join us! It’ll be fun.