But even as I said those words, I thought of the countless business trips. Late nights. The times he came home smelling another brand of shampoo.
The words Sophie then uttered completely shook me.
Un homme sortant d'une maison | Source : Midjourney
A Man Coming Out of a House | Source: Midjourney
Thomas stood there, fresh out of the shower, a towel around his neck. He smiled. He really smiled.
Until he realized it was me.
The Exterior of a Home | Source: Midjourney
His face has been emptied of its colors.
"Laura," he said, choking up.
I crossed my arms.
"So, what kind of business trip did you take this time, Thomas?"
His jaw clenched.
A shocked man standing in a doorway | Source: Midjourney
"I... I can explain. »
"Perfect," I said softly, taking a step inside. "I was hoping you'd say that. Because Ryan decided to introduce me to his girlfriend. And when we got to know each other, she talked about you. So, I hope you have a ready-made explanation. »
Sophie and Ryan stood awkwardly behind me. Sophie looked like she wanted to cry again. Ryan looked like he wanted to punch Thomas.
A woman standing on a porch with her hands in her pockets | Source: Midjourney
And then, from the corridor, a voice called.
"Thomas? Who's at the door? Is Soph there? »
A woman appeared – in her forties, attractive, confused and pregnant.
Sophie stiffened behind me.
"Mom," she whispered.
A pregnant woman standing in a hallway | Source: Midjourney
Her mother looked between us, her confusion turning to worry.
Then she glanced at Thomas.
"Honey, what's going on? Who is he? »
Thomas closed his eyes, as if he could get by on his own.
I turned to the woman and smiled.
A Woman Standing on a Porch | Source: Midjourney
A woman standing on a porch | Source: Midjourney
"Hello," I said. "I'm Laura. Thomas' wife. Ryan's mother. »
Her face collapsed and she clenched her stomach.
She let out a hoarse breath and stepped back tremblingly.
"No. No. No! It's not possible. Thomas said he never married! That the work was too important throughout his life. But he didn't want to be a bachelor married only to his job... »
A Woman Upset | Source: Midjourney
A Woman Upset | Source: Midjourney
"Single?" I repeated. "Yes, I'm sure he's pretty good at acting like he's single. Or is he devoted to you? »
Tears beaded in her eyes.
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