-Megan-
Nathan was surprisingly pleasant. It felt so strange. Even considering our arrangement, it felt surreal, especially after Naomi's earlier comments had cast doubt on him. But now, as we sat here engaging in pleasant conversation, I realized she had been mistaken, and I was relieved about that.
I felt even more taken aback when he mentioned being willing to provide my mother with an excuse for her party. However, I couldn't shake the guilt. I despised lying, truly. So, even though Nathan suggested taking on the responsibility, I still felt uneasy about it. Perhaps we should leave early, under some pretext we could conjure up later.
"You ready to go?" he inquired after we had finished eating, dessert included.
"I just need to use the restroom real quick, and then I'll be ready,"
