My fiancé said, “Don’t call me your future husband.” I nodded. That night, I quietly removed my name from every guest list he’d made. Two days later, he walked into lunch and froze at what waited on his chair.

He sent flowers to my office with a note that read, Be reasonable. I had them placed beside the recycling bins in the lobby.

Then came the texts.

Mara, don’t embarrass me.

Mara, Mom says you owe Camille an apology.

Mara, lunch Friday. Be there. We need to look united.