Concealing turmoil
I nodded and smiled, hiding the turmoil churning inside me. “That sounds nice,” I said, striving to keep my voice steady. We continued eating, but my mind was miles away. Beneath the facade of forced cheerfulness, my thoughts were a tangled mess. I knew I had to play it cool, at least for now. Any hint of mistrust could push her away, and I couldn’t afford that. I needed to keep her close if I was going to uncover the truth.
Concealing Turmoil
Girlfriend notices unease
My unease didn’t escape my girlfriend’s notice. “Is something bothering you?” she asked, her brows furrowing with concern. I hesitated, the urge to tell her everything almost overwhelming. But I couldn’t, not yet. “Just a bit of work stress,” I lied, pushing out another smile. She seemed to buy my explanation, but the suspicion in her eyes lingered. Could she sense that something more was off?
Girlfriend Notices Unease
