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up and moved his seat further away from Colin. Colin covered his face as he fell back into his office chair.
    “Ugh! I hate this shit. As soon as things are perfect some shithead comes around to fuck it up. It never fails.”
    “So, are you giving up?”
    “Hell no! So that ass wipe can come in running to pick up the pieces. Best friend my ass. I see how he looks at her. Why can’t she see it?
    “Bud, just lie low. It will play out and they will be gone soon. But if you approach her with this, you may push her straight into his arms.”
    “I know, but what if she’s not ready to get married because she wants to see how she feels about Preston, and how the dude feels about her?”
    Colin grabbed hold of a pencil and snapped it into several pieces as he pondered his thoughts.
    “No, man, don’t think like that. Let that thought go. You know Moe is a decent, straight to the point and very serious woman. She don’t play those types of games. She won’t even joke with me.”
    “I’m trying, Neil.”
    “Right now, show her that you trust and love her. Damn, I wish I could listen to myself sometimes so I would stop making stupid mistakes myself.”
    “I know, it’s easy to help others instead of yourself. For instance, she keeps telling me to regulate my spending.”
    “I told you that in the beginning. That could’ve driven her away too.”
    Colin stood up and banged the desk again. “Damn, do I have to change everything? What about her? Why can’t she except that this is who I am.”
    “Dude, I don’t think your desk can handle another hit from your fist man. But listen, isn’t she still with you? That says a lot, and she’s wearing your ring, even in front of the douche bag over there.”
    “You’re right!”
    “Go back to her place and take her home with you tonight. You’ll feel a lot better once you get her in your bed. And pencil neck can only imagine in agony what you two are doing.”
    “Yeah, I like that!”
    They both burst into laughter. Colin calmed down.
    ****
    Colin pulled over to the side of the rode to call Monica to see if she was still up.
    “Hello, Moe?”
    “No, this is Leah. Hi, Colin.”
    “Hi, Leah, I didn’t wake you did I?”
    “No, I’m just spending some one-on-one with Justin.”
    “Where’s Moe?”
    “Oh, she and Preston walked to the store.”
    “There’s no store in walking distance, besides nothing is open. Good bye, Leah.” Colin replied in a deep voice before disconnecting the line.
    Colin sped off, driving around in the night to clear his head. He finally decided to stop at her condo. He headed for the garage. As he drove closer, he noticed two figures sitting in Monica’s car. He sped up, then slammed on his brakes. He jumped out of his car and rushed up to the passenger side of her car. Monica’s eyes widened as she jumped. She was startled by Colin’s sudden appearance.
    Snatching the door opened, he pulled Preston from the car by his collar. The other fist was cocked back and ready to strike. Colin stood taller. He leaned over into Preston’s face yelling.
    “What the hell is going on here? You’re going to disrespect me just like that.” He dropped Preston onto the ground, then walked to Monica’s side of the car as she jumped out.
    Monica was in a frantic rage. “Colin, wait, it’s not what you think! Colin, stop!”
    “No, you stop, Moe. What am I supposed to think?”
    “You’re supposed to trust me, Colin.”
    “I do trust you. But it’s him I never trusted. And now look, you’re out here in a dark garage alone with him. I walk up and his arm is around you. What was next?” Colin yelled.
    “That’s enough, you’re overreacting. I told you, it’s not what you think. Nothing happened!”
    “If you believe this is innocent, Moe, then you must be blind or very naive, and I know as well as you do, you’re neither.”
    Colin began to walk back to his car. Preston tried to help with the situation. “Dude, calm down, nothing happened