His First Love Called, and My Wedding Ended

Ten years into my relationship with a top veterinarian,

I had built him into the most popular celebrity pet doctor around.

But when the kitten who'd been with me for five years came down with a rare illness,

and I finally worked my way to the front of his line, he refused to treat her.

He moved me to the very back, to keep things fair, he said.

Then he let his childhood friend cut in line so her cat could get a routine checkup,

and by the time my turn came around again, my kitten nearly didn't make it.

Back home, I packed my things in a fury and was ready to walk out.