Curiosity Takes Over
I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling gnawing at me, the sense that Emily’s insistence earlier had been about more than just lunch with her mom. What was pushing her so hard? The thought clawed at my mind, refusing to settle. There had to be a deeper reason behind her demand—it just wasn’t like her to push that way without cause. The need to understand lingered, the kind of question that keeps you awake long after the house has gone quiet.
Curiosity Takes Over
Emily’s Pause
Emily drew in a deep breath, as if summoning the courage to peel back a hidden layer. I sat quietly, my curiosity sharpening with every second of silence. “Ryan, there’s something more,” she said at last, her words measured and cautious. Nerves flickered across her face, but she pressed forward anyway. Watching her gather herself like that pulled me in closer—it felt like sitting on the edge of a movie scene you couldn’t possibly pause, waiting for the revelation.
Emily’s Pause
