I sat there thinking, This couldn’t possibly go smoother.
But as life often shows us, smooth beginnings can change in an instant. And in my case, everything unraveled because of something so small and silly—a scribbled note left on a refrigerator.
When the Atmosphere Shifted
The cheerful chatter had vanished. His father avoided looking directly at me. His mother’s once-bright smile now looked tight, almost forced. Even the dog, who had been wagging its tail at my feet earlier, had retreated to its bed.
I sat down, trying to ignore the sudden heaviness, but my boyfriend quickly stood, thanked his parents, and ushered me out of the house far earlier than expected.
Confused and unsettled, I climbed into the passenger seat.
