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REALITY
CLAUDIA
After Joseph had left, John and I got comfortable on the couch in his office. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder, and I leaned against him with my legs resting on top of the cushions of the couch.
“He seems different now,” I said out loud about Joseph.
John was stroking my hair as I leaned against him. I could hear his heart beating against the side of his chest, as he exhaled deeply.
“He understands,” John said.
I looked up at him. “Understands?”
“We talked,” he admitted. “I told him I love you.” My mouth went dry suddenly. He told Joseph, he loves me? Telling Joseph was like a big deal. My heart was racing, beating so fast I thought it would pop out of my chest. Both excited and afraid of his admission.
“You did?” I waited as my lips quivered. His fingers s
