TEN YEARS OLD

The eager voice of the receptionist from earlier rang through the now silent reception room. Her words sounded genuine, almost as if she wanted me to be proud of her. I watched as Ethan’s back tensed. He halted on his steps the moment her voice came. After standing still for some seconds, he recovered, taking long strides out of the place. My fiery eyes turned back to face the reception area, burning with so much anger. Her misleading words had just ruined everything left for me. If Ethan still had an inkling of my innocence before. Her words just solidified Jennifer’s claims. That I was a liar, and I came here with the intention of spending the night with Tyler. She must have seen the rage which I held in my eyes, because she flinched the moment we locked eyes. Her lips parted to say something. Maybe to apologize for her loose mouth, but I barely cared. I needed to save my marriage first. I ran after Ethan, lucky to see the familiar face of one of his cars. He unlocked the door ready