"Here's an idea: since you've been with Grant for so long and he doesn't want to break up, let's make it interesting. Whoever has a son first with their blind date gets to marry him."
This was too much. I couldn't help but laugh, a bitter chuckle escaping my lips.
What does she think her son is? Just because he's landed a government job doesn't mean he's suddenly worth his weight in gold.
But now wasn't the time to get into a shouting match; I had more pressing matters to address.
"I've said everything I need to say. I'm breaking up with you, and I want my money back. You two can figure out how to handle that.
"Grant, I've packed your things.
"Take your bags and your mother.
"Get out of my house.
"Honestly, I feel sick just being around you."
Keira, enraged by my sudden backbone, hurled insults at me, calling me all sorts of names and threatening that once her son became a department head, I'd be the first one she'd deal with.
Grant, likely embarrassed by the scene his mother was causing, finally decided to take action. He grabbed her arm and led her out, leaving me in peace at last.
I let out a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding.
With a smirk, I opened my laptop and navigated to the local government website, finding the posting about Grant's position. I took my time, methodically clicking through the numbers.
"Hi, I'd like to report a candidate currently in the public announcement period, Grant. He has issues with his personal conduct. I kindly request an investigation."
Seriously, a guy who just ditched a four-year relationship right after landing a government job? Does the state really want someone like that on their team?
That wasn't nearly enough to cover my bases. I opened WhatsApp and sent a friend request to Grant's blind date.
[Hi, I'm Grant's ex-girlfriend. I'd like to chat about him.]
It didn't take long for her to accept.
She replied, curious but cautious: [What do you want to discuss?]
I quickly grabbed a few screenshots of our conversations, along with some photos from our trips over the years, and sent them her way.
I just wanted to prove that I had a legitimate four-year relationship with Grant and that it was still ongoing while she was getting set up with him.
After what felt like ages, she finally replied: [Grant's mom told me he was single, which is why I agreed to the blind date. I didn't mean to get in the middle of anything.]