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The mere thought of the magnitude of the possible catastrophe chills me and makes my stomach cramp like an acute attack of gastritis.

– Margot? – I heard Koryaga’s anxious voice, and I realized late that while I was watching in fast-forward the impending disaster of my life, he continued the dialogue. – Margarita, for the sake of the moon, speak up, or, I swear, I’ll give up everything and come to save you!

– No! – I responded too loudly.

– Well done, Margo! Now that moonshiner will be sure he’s found your weak spot!

– Are you sure? – he interjects incredulously. – You sound agitated. Perhaps you would at least agree to see my personal physician?

– And forget about any connection between you and me, – I rebuffed his attempt to buy me. – Keep in mind, Mr. Twigson-if the jealousy of your unstable fiancée brings up “our affair,” I will not rest until I turn your life into the worst nightmare you could ever dream of.

Now it’s his turn to pause again, but I use the pause to unscrew the faucet and splash ice water in my face. It makes me feel a little better.