The role of the dice. The lure of the roulette wheel. The belief that this time, the pull of a lever will bring flashing lights and jangly music. Losses recouped. Fortunes gained…
Instead, my heart is broken. Trust depleted. And my purse lies in tatters. The hidden lining (with the last of our savings), exposed. Emptied.
No victories tonight. Our love and his promises came in second. He bet and lost everything. Including me.