in the circle knew Roseanne Cole was over for Murray Sherwood. She was so crazy about him, it was like she had no life outside him, totally wrapped up in world time. Every time they broke up, it took less three Roseanne to crawling back, begging reconciliation. words would never escape hers in a world where up” seemed on everyone’s lips. The room into silence for five when Murray walked in with his flame 8 Roseanne, in of peeling an stopped cold. “Why’s it so quiet in everyone staring at me?” “Anne…” Her friends her glances But Murray acted as if nothing was amiss, his around his woman sitting on the couch. “Happy birthday, Cliff. ” He was so brazen and nonchalant. It was Cliff’s and didn’t want to make a scene. I’m going to powder my nose. ” she said. 8 She closed the door behind and could hear the conversation picking back up. Roseanne’s here. Didn’t I give you a heads–up? bring along?” “Seriously, Murray, you’ve crossed the line time. “It’s fine,” loosened his grip on the waist and lit cigarette, a playing his lips, every bit the charming rogue. rest of conversation was unclear as door shut. Having the composure in the and makeup, Roseanne looked at reflection and curled lips in disdain. “How pathetic. Indeed, was living a pathetic life 3 Taking deep breath, Roseanne made up her mind. Yet, the scene her as pushed door open and to the room made her grip the doorknob tightly, losing her compo Books Chapters Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… Murray was pressing his the woman’s, their the napkin between them. and cheers erupted them. “Damn, Murray is good at that?”} “They’re at it! They’re at it!” “The mood’s set. a show! Roseanne’s hand on doorknob trembled. was she loved for six years, and at that moment, she only irony. “Hey, knock it off… Someone murmured, gesturing toward the door. Everyone to 8 you’re back? It’s in good fun. Don’t take it to heart…” But Murray cut him off, over calmly. “Roseanne, since you’re today, let’s lay out. ” Roseanne nodded. “Sure, go ahead. ”8 Murray cut the ch chase. “We’ve been on and off for years, to be honest, just of it. There’s nothing left between us. ” Roseanne clenched her nails digging into her palms, yet she felt no pain. Huh! years of love had ended with, “There’s nothing left between us. ” Murray continued, “Millie’s great and I want to make things her. ” Roseanne numbly nodded. looked at Roseanne. “Even though break up, we’re friends. You can still call me if you need anything Lumina City. “) “No Roseanne forced smile, light air. “If it’s over, let’s end it cleanly, be fair to the lady. ” raised eyebrow, surprised. “Cliff, to the boy. “Happy birthday. I hope everyone enjoys themselves. I’m leaving now I peeled of on the table. Murray like fruit, except for oranges. But he was picky, insisting on removing every piece before he’d them. the years, to ensure he had daily fruit, Roseanne always meticulously peeled cleaned the neatly a plate for him. He’d hug her and “My girlfriend’s too good. what lucky guy I am!”