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I must tell Tony this” or “I wonder what Tony would think of that” and then I realise he's gone. I suppose it will take time to adjust to my single life, after all I brought it on myself.”
     
    “ It's completely natural and understandable how you are feeling,” Liz sympathised. “I suppose you are suffering withdrawal symptoms in a way. If you want my opinion, I think you and Anthony did the right thing breaking up, even if it's only temporarily. You've been together since you were teenagers and it'll do you both some good to explore life apart. Of course you're going to miss him, and it'll take a while to get used to life without him. You should look on this as an opportunity to get to know yourself. Find out what you want in life, who you are and what you want in your future. I certainly wouldn't be rushing into finding another man.”
    “ Still avidly reading the self-help books, Liz,” Jen interrupted sarcastically, “most of what you've just said is good advice but I think Jen needs to get back out and start dating, nothing serious, but some male attention is always good for the ego, and that's exactly what Rachel needs right now.”
    “ I feel a bit lost and quite lonely actually,” Rachel said tearfully.
    “ Hey, hey, you're not alone, lovey,” Liz hugged her friend. “You've got me and Jen and we're always available for you, anytime.”
     
    “ Look,” Jen said matter-of-factly, ever the pragmatist, “you need to plan your evenings. Take some classes. Join a gym. The gym is a great place to meet new people. You can come out with me at least once a week and I'm sure it'll be no time at all until you are dating again.”
    “ Oh, I dunno,” Rachel said doubtfully, “I think I need a break from men.”
    “ I don't want you getting all sad and lonely by yourself,” Liz said. “How's this for an idea; Jen and I will plan your after-work and weekend activities for the next month, after all we're old hands at the singleton life. All you have to do is promise to follow our instructions.”
    Rachel perked up at the thought of this. “Hmm, that could be interesting.”
    “ Well, it'll be fun anyway,” Liz said, “and I think you could do with a good dose of fun.” “Exactly, and if all else fails, at least we have each other,” Jenna said.
    “ Yes, and lots of wine,” Liz agreed, raising her glass, “cheers ladies, to wine and friendship.” “Cheers,” the three girls sang in unison as they clinked their glasses together.

 
    Chapter 4
     
     
    Rachel's heart was pounding in her chest and she was bright purple in the face. She felt like she was on the verge of a massive heart attack. Her entire body was soaked in sweat and her hair was stuck uncomfortably and unattractively to her head. She tried to wipe her face dry on her t-shirt but that too was drenched.
    “ The things we women do to look good,” Rachel thought as she angrily punched the treadmill speedometer, increasing the speed another few kilometres. “I feel like I'm dying.”
     
    It was her first day at the gym in years. She'd joined the gym at college many years before, but had given it up as a bad job after a few sessions. She was determined to stick with it this time. She'd had enough of feeling like a chubby butt and figured since she was spring-cleaning her life, that she might as well spring-clean her body while she was at it. What was it the experts said? Healthy body leads to a healthy mind. She'd spent the morning taking Polaroid photos of herself from different angles, and she'd felt quite disconcerted by the pictures in front of her. Too many wobbly bits and dimples in all the wrong places. She'd stuck the photos on the refrigerator door, and purged the junk food from the fridge and her kitchen cupboards. She'd made a mental note to go shopping for healthy food after her gym session.
     
    She jumped off the treadmill after pounding on it for twenty minutes. She felt like her heart was about to explode out of her