But when I boarded the plane, I discovered something that shattered that assumption.
I was searching for space in an overhead compartment when I heard familiar laughter.
Megan.
I’d known that laugh for twenty-two years.
I turned toward business class.
There she was, sitting beside a man.
At first, I assumed she was traveling with her husband, Dawson.
Then the man leaned closer, gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and kissed her.
It was Ryan.
My husband.
With my best friend.
I grabbed the nearest seat to steady myself.
For a moment, I couldn’t breathe.
Then I hurried toward my assigned seat near the back.
My hands trembled as I fastened the seat belt.
They were sitting together, laughing and behaving like a couple.
So there was no business trip.
And Megan wasn’t simply my closest friend anymore.
I wanted to confront them immediately.