She Was a Mean Beauty

Hers was a love that almost killed me

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Hers was a love that almost killed me. She stole my check book, wrecked my car on a rainy, Saturday afternoon, and drained my last dollar covering bills she never intended to pay. Her cat ran away, and she sobbed for hours, then I bought her a new one which she gave away to a friend.