Spilling Time

I inclined my head slightly. Sophie was shocked. Her face, her wide eyes, her shrill scream, said it all. She nearly dropped the hair dryer, but her reflex kicked in and she caught it as it fell off her hand. I nodded one more time, looking right in her stunned eyes. I knew she was not ready for the big news. But she was the reason why I spilled my little secret in her ear. Maybe that was too much for her. She was still dealing with believing he was Marco. And now, I said he is my stranger man. “Unbelievable.” She purred and gave me a cutting glance. “This is unbelievable.” I swallowed. “Yes, it is but you know…” “You kept it to yourself all these while, Lilith.” She snapped. “What the heck are we? Friend? Sisters? Or just…” She placed a hand on her forehead and turned to the mirror. The truth was probably better heard while gazing at her reflection. I understood her reaction. She freaked out because she wanted to hear more. I inched a little closer and cleared my throat. Sophie. She w