My finger hits the send button.

I feel ice in my veins the second I do it.

Oh my God. What did I just do? Why did I text him?

I stare at my phone, at the message I just sent.

Me: I finally closed the deal with Leonardo. Congrats to me and fuck you for almost ruining it the first time.

My heart is punching against my ribs. The noisy, happy party around me suddenly feels like it's happening on the other side of a thick wall.

Three grey dots appear immediately.

My breath gets ...