Simone
I took a deep breath as I opened the door and plastered a smile on my face. “Hi, Rob!" I said cheerfully. “It's so good to see you!"
I sounded fake to myself, but I prayed he wouldn't notice. No such luck.
“You've been crying," he said, point blank.
I instinctively touched my face, but it was dry.
“No, I haven't," I lied. “I took a long nap. I probably just look tired."
He c****d his head to the side and tightened his lips.
“Do you know that your eyes dart back and forth when you lie?"
I suddenly felt very exposed in front of him. He was calling me on my s**t, and there was nothing I could do or say. Never in my life had a man been so insightful about my feelings.
“We don't have to go out," he said gently. “If this isn't a good time, we can reschedule. Oh, God, you aren't c
