“Stella, just say yes.” I exaggerate a head nod, my eyes wide. “Come on. It’s easy. Just say, ‘Yes, Charlie. I will go on this very nice vacation that I deserve with my husband.’ ” She looks at Luka over her shoulder. He wipes a streak of eyeliner off her cheek. They have a silent conversation and then her body curves into his. She turns back to me with a wobbly smile. “Okay.” “Let’s hear it.” She blows out a noisy breath. “Yes, Charlie. I will go on this very nice vacation with my husband.” “Ah.” Luka grins behind her. “I love that word.” “What? Vacation?” “No.” His smile melts into something
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