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How to say ‘ciao’ next to a Chinese restaurant

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It has been 16 months since the break up. Now it’s time to pre-agree to terms and conditions of permanent separation. We agree to meet at a nice lounge pub next to a Chinese restaurant we used to go to, at 5:30 on Saturday evening, not out of sentiment, but because it is convenient.

When I get in, I go straight to the TV to peer at the Saturday game score – Sunderland, 2, Manchester United, 1, a pleasant surprise. Then to the back of the room where the ‘ex’ is already perched at barrel. After quick hellos, she says I have gained weight.

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