Trying to Stay Calm
As I cleaned the bathroom, my thoughts spiraled faster than the water swirling down the drain.
Maybe I’m overreacting.
Maybe it’s innocent.
Maybe it’s… nothing.
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But the hair sat in a small envelope on the counter like a bomb waiting to explode.
When James walked in with his usual charming smile and casually asked,
“Why so serious today, Veronica?”
…I almost cracked right there.
But I swallowed my panic, forced a smile, and blamed work.
He believed me.
For now.