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decided it was better to stay away for a while. She couldn’t tolerate seeing him like this; especially when she knew it was her fault.
    Enzo had completely disappeared from her life. The last time she had seen him was at the hospital, in Ashley Thompson’s arms. After that, she had never heard of him anymore, which confirmed what she had already figured: he was an asshole and had been playing with her. It was a relief to have him out of her mind and out of her life. It was one chapter that she could close.
    The story of her life was unfolding before her eyes and she started to feel that a whole section was about to come to an end. At least, it had been a hell of a ride and an incredible adventure. The lessons she had learned along the way were invaluable. In the game of love, Jennifer was a loser and she wasn’t afraid to admit it. But in the game of life, she was finally getting ahead.
    “Jennifer? Do you want to cut the cake with us?” Victoria said as she entered the kitchen.
    Jennifer discreetly wiped her watery eyes and turned out, forcing a smile. “I’d love to.”
    She washed her hands and followed Vicky in the dining room when she heard the crowd clapping their hands. In front of her, twenty people were applauding her for her performance as a chef-a-domicile. It wasn’t her first time but it was her first attempt with so many people. That night, Jennifer had even hired an assistant to help her prepare, cook and serve her dishes. After four hours of intense work, Jennifer could finally relax and enjoy the moment.
    Jennifer had already worked with two dozen clients and so far, the feedback had been quite encouraging. Things were starting to accelerate thanks to the positive word-of-mouth she had received and she was thrilled. Her efforts and determination were finally paying off and it felt amazing. Starting her business from the ground up was an incredible journey and it definitely balanced her life. When she wasn’t working, Jennifer had a tendency to feel lonely and depressed. There was a void in her life and she felt empty deep inside without Bruce. She wished he could see how much progress she had made and be proud of her.
    The room suddenly became dark. “Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you,” the guests started to sing as someone brought the cake with the lit candles. Jennifer clapped her hands and sang along to celebrate Charles’s birthday, Vicky’s father.
    “Thank you so much, Jennifer,” Victoria said. “It was delicious. My father is very picky when it comes to food but he absolutely loved it.”
    “I’m glad you guys enjoyed it.”
    “Come on, don’t be so modest. Here’s your compensation, by the way,” Vicky said, discreetly slipping an envelope in Jennifer’s hands. It was thicker than usual due to the larger number of guests she’d had tonight.
    “No thanks, Vicky. Not this time,” Jennifer said, giving the envelope back.
    “What are you talking about? This is your first big night!”
    “And it’s all thanks to you. I want to pay you back, even though it’s nothing compared with the opportunity you opened for me.”
    “Jennifer...”
    “No, I insist. Keep the money. I don’t know what I’d be doing without you since I broke up with Bruce.”
    “You guys broke up?”
    “I mean... I think so. It’s been three months and Bruce refuses to talk. I think we’re done...”
    “Three months already? I’ve been so busy, I didn’t realize.” Vicky bit her lip and took Jenifer’s hands. “I’m so sorry. I was wrong, he didn’t come back. I feel responsible, you know? I told you to ignore him but it wasn’t such a great idea.”
    “No, no, please don’t be sorry. You were right; I had to stop chasing him. Look, within three months, I’ve been able to get started and I’m doing great. I finally have my own business, thanks to you.”
    “You deserve it. If you weren’t such a great cook and a great girl, it wouldn’t be possible. You deserve your