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other.”
    â€œKyle they’re perfect!” I grabbed seven rings. I only needed six for my wedding party. I had a thing for one-of-a-kinds, the extra one was mine.
    â€œHow much?” I asked the vendor. When she said six dollars each I was tempted to haggle, but the craftsmanship was worth so much more. I was already getting a bargain.
    â€œGreat! I’ll take all of them.” I gladly paid her. “Thank you, Kyle!” I grabbed Kyle by the arm and kissed him on the cheek.
    â€œYou’re welcome. Lord knows I couldn’t handle another diva episode.” Kyle rolled his eyes at me.
    We headed to our favorite, Frutti D’Mare. It was a cute sidewalk café with a traditional Italian décor that made it both romantic and friendly. Their antipasti and lasagna made you say to hell with a low carbs diet! We were regulars, so the hostess seated us quickly.
    After our main course and second glass of wine, I felt it was time for me to come clean with Kyle. Part of this meeting was to find gifts for my bridesmaids. The other part was to get some advice. Something had been bugging me all week, a problem I hadn’t told anyone yet.
    â€œKyle, I want to talk to you about something. But promise not to get all dramatic,” I said, shooting him a serious look.
    â€œI promise. Talk to me,” he said.
    I took a deep breath and started. “Someone has been playing on my phone. At first they called and just held the line, or hung up when they heard my voice. But lately they’ve gotten really bold. Yesterday when I answered, the woman called me a bitch and hung up.”
    â€œHumph!” Kyle said, giving a disgusted look. “Go on,” he said, insisting I spill it.
    â€œWell, I think it has something to do with Michael.”
    â€œYou know damn well it has something to do with his sneaky ass!” Kyle rolled his head and neck.
    â€œKyle, you promised,” I pleaded.
    â€œI’m sorry but I knew he would do this again. I told you, once a cheat always a cheat!” Kyle loudly whispered.
    â€œI said I
think
it has something to do with him. I did not say I
know,
” I retorted, signaling him to lower his voice.
    â€œYeah, just like you didn’t know two years ago,” Kyle huffed.
    â€œYeah and I kicked him out!”
    â€œFor one day!” Kyle reminded.
    â€œI never had proof, and besides we weren’t engaged then,” I said defensively.
    â€œSo what’s that supposed to mean?” he questioned. I was silent. “That’s what I thought. All I want to know is what are you going to do?” Kyle folded his arms.
    â€œFirst, I’m not going to assume.”
    â€œDoes the number come up on your caller ID?” he drilled.
    â€œYes, and I think I wrote it down, too,” I said.
    â€œGood! So, when are you going to call it? Or do you want me to call the skank?” Kyle said, challenging me.
    â€œSee, I knew I should have kept this to myself.”
    â€œNo, because deep down you know that Michael is not the one for you. I’ve told you this before. You’re my girl so I’ve tried to be there for you. You know I never trusted the—” Kyle was in rare form.
    â€œKyle, chill!” I said, cutting him off. “I’m still marrying the man and you’re going to be there. So don’t say anything you might regret.”
    â€œFine, but you better call that damn number. And think about this: if you find out he is cheating, are you still going to marry him? That’s all I want to know!” Kyle said, waiting for my answer.
    â€œLike I said, it could be anybody,” I said, avoiding the question.
    â€œThat’s not what I asked. I asked, if you’re right are you going to marry him?” Kyle wouldn’t let it go.
    â€œKyle, of course not!” I answered, not quite sure if I was being honest with Kyle or myself.

Chapter 13
    A Little Color in My Life

    I’d done a