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mine. I stare at her hand for a few seconds before I rip my hand away from hers, my lip turning up in disgust.
    “Maddison, you have to stop this. I don’t want you, and I never have. This is all in your head.”
    “Oh yeah? Then why haven’t you told Annabelle if it’s so innocent?” She leans back in her chair and crosses her legs, a smug look appears on her face. “I’ll tell you why! It’s because you want me. It’s a secret between you and me and you like it…your wife not knowing.”
    Oh my God, she is batshit crazy! It makes perfect sense now knowing she was Tammy’s friend. I’ve never encouraged her, and I can’t believe she thinks that I want her.
    “I’ve not told Annabelle for one simple reason because she considers you her friend. What you did, will hurt her, Maddison.”
    “Hurt her? She’ll have to get over it when we go public.” She laughs.
    “Okay, you are crazy. We aren’t going public about anything.” I stand up and place my hands flat on the table while I loom over her. “Get this through your thick skull. I don’t want you, and never will. When we get back from this holiday, you will get your stuff and get the hell out of my life. You can leave Brandon alone while you’re at it. He deserves a lot better than you.”
    “Wait…are you firing me?” She frowns, and I feel happy that I have wiped the smile from her stupid mouth.
    “Yeah…yeah, I am. I don’t want you anywhere near Annabelle or me.”
    “You can’t do this!” Her nostrils flare and her face reddens.
    “I can, and I will.”
    She gets up to walk away, but before she can get very far, I grab her elbow.
    “Don’t you dare say anything to, Annabelle. Otherwise, you will regret it. Stay away from the pair of us for the rest of this holiday, because I will not have you ruining my marriage.” She shrugs me off and flips her hair over her shoulder before glaring at me with a high chin.
    “Whatever, Joshua…You’re a prick!” She storms off toward the beach, and I can’t help but feel annoyed that this has happened. I slump down in the chair and put my head in my hands. This could end up getting out of control if I don’t tell Annabelle. It’s going to hurt her, and I’m not sure I can do that to her, but I’m confident that Maddison won’t keep her mouth shut for long. I’m screwed if I tell her, but I’m even more screwed if I don’t tell her, I have to tell her and soon.
     

     
    The market was fun and I love going there. I never buy a lot, but all the locals are friendly and I do love their fresh fruit. It makes a change from lying on the beach and topping up my tan, and the bonus is some exercise. Usually, I don’t tan easily but I have a great one at the moment and it’s coming along nicely. I decided to walk along the beach on the way back, it’s beautiful and hot as usual. I want to find Joshua so we can have some time together this afternoon. I’m thinking about having a get together with everyone too, as we haven’t really spent much time together as a group. I want to know how everything’s going with Lily and Brandon. I wish they’d both admit that they like each other, but they’re so stubborn and I’m not sure how Maddison fits into the equation either. It’s a weird situation all round.
    I’m glad I have a husband and that we’re happy. So far this holiday has gone well and I’m feeling a lot better about our relationship. I love him so much that I hate it when he seems distant, but I’m glad that’s stopped now and we’re enjoying each other’s company. I see Maddison stomping across the beach, her eyes flinty, she looks really angry. I wonder what’s happened.
    “Hey, Maddison!”
    She looks like she’s going to walk straight past me.
    “Maddison!”
    She stops short and turns to face me. I’m taken aback by her wide-eyed glaring. Her eyes have taken on a blackness that’s more than a little overwhelming.
    “What?”
    “What’s up? You look annoyed. Has