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After turning off the stove, to avoid succumbing to panic, I go to a beauty salon for various treatments. After the salon, I treat myself to a shopping spree. Anything to not think about Matthew\u2019s long absence and his divorce filing. My mobile screen is still empty. No texts or missed calls from Matthew.<\/p>\n

My heart clenches in fear. I can think of nothing better than to call my friends and suggest a meetup. They\u2019re all single, so they have a lot of free time after work. Of our university group, I was the only one who got married at twenty. The other girls I was friends with focused on their careers.<\/p>\n

Several friends respond to the invitation for coffee. They\u2019re free and have no plans for the evening after work. Pauline, Rita, and Maria arrive almost simultaneously. All a bit tired after a day\u2019s work, but still full of energy and enthusiasm. They eagerly share their latest news. Pauline got a promotion, Rita took a vacation in Argentina, and Maria bought an apartment.<\/p>\n

\u2018What\u2019s new with you, Julia?\u2019 Rita asks. \u2018Just don\u2019t say you\u2019re still the same old hen.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m a hen.\u2019<\/p>\n

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After turning off the stove, to avoid succumbing to panic, I go to a beauty salon for various treatments. After the salon, I treat myself to a shopping spree. Anything to not think about Matthew\u2019s long absence and his divorce filing. My mobile screen is still empty. No texts or missed calls from Matthew. My…<\/p>\n

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