Despite Alex’s calm demeanor, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this appointment than met the eye. Over the next few days, I watched them more closely, noting the way they seemed slightly more distracted, their phone more often in hand, with messages they never shared.
Thursday arrived, and with it, the « Appointment. » I knew Alex would be leaving the house this time, an unusual occurrence since they usually worked from home. As they prepared to leave, I asked again, « Do you need anything for your meeting today? »
Alex paused, their hand hovering over their phone. « No, I’m all set, » they said, their tone light but with an undercurrent of tension.
Once they were gone, I sat in the quiet of the house, my mind racing with possibilities. I decided to call Alex’s office, just to confirm the meeting. « Hi, this is Jamie, Alex’s partner, » I said, trying to keep my voice steady. « I was just checking if they’re at the office today? »
The receptionist’s voice was polite but firm. « I’m sorry, but Alex doesn’t have any meetings scheduled here today. »
My heart sank, the confirmation of my fears hitting me like a wave. I thanked the receptionist and hung up, the silence of the house now feeling oppressive.
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