Until I Met You

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.