The bar is packed once I enter at six.
Annie and Lily are surprisingly with their men. Pedro kisses Lily on the cheek before taking a sip of his beer. Guillermo offers me a hug.
I hadn’t seen my best friend’s significant others in months, even before Ryan and I started the divorce track. But remembering that has me smiling before I can even think it through.
“There she is!” Lily cheers.
“We thought the guys would be interested in celebrating your divorce.”
“Congrats on your divorce, Esme!” Guillermo cheers, handing me a shot. “I know you can’t have it, just something to salute with.”
I laugh, thanking him for the thought. “What are we saluting?” I question.
“Your freedom!” Annie replies, her drink already half gone.
“Can you just get me a soda or water or something?” I ask
