A Tense Car Ride
The journey was quiet. Probably because they were both aware of how the evening would unfold. How did your day go?” Lily enquired, attempting to diffuse the tense atmosphere in the car. Richard sighed. “Busy,” he said. Lily quietly rolled her eyes. The night was going to be quite long.
An Awkward Greeting
Lily faked a grin as they approached Eric’s parents’ home and gave her mother-in-law a kind welcome. It’s lovely to see you, Margaret.” she politely replied, but Margaret didn’t say much more than a smirk. She then turned to face Eric and gave him the largest, cheeriest smile of all. Eric, my darling! I have missed you so much!”