Car Rides Can Be Tense
The trip was peaceful. They were probably both aware of what the evening held. Lily asked, trying to calm the tension in the car. Richard sighed. He said, “Busy.” Lily rolled her eyelids quietly. The night was going be long.
Awkward greeting
Lily feigned a smile as they approached Eric’s parents’ home, and gave her mother in law a warm welcome. Margaret, it’s nice to see you.” Lily politely responded, but Margaret said little more than a smile. She turned her face to Eric and smiled the biggest, brightest smile she could muster. Eric, my darling! “I have missed you so very much!”
