After what felt like an eternity of silence, my shoulders straightened and I answered. “No, there's nothing to worry about.”
Even as I said it, my chest tightened.
“You sure?”
I nodded. “Yes.”
“Alright then.” He smiled. “I will not be bothered by it.”
His thumb brushed my palm lightly and he leaned in for a lip peck. “I trust you, Lisa.”
When my heart started to race, I knew it had nothing to do with the peck or his touch, but the words.
Somehow, they made me feel like a liar…
***
Five days passed since that moment in the kitchen with Drex.
I hadn't seen him since.
The only time we talked was when I emailed him the details of co-parenting.
He'd replied that it was okay.
And today being Tuesday, he was going to spend it with her.
Since I didn't want to risk his mom or anyone
