I told my boss I wasn’t feeling well. I took time off and told Dan that my shift had been canceled due to a plumbing problem at work. I even simulated a loudspeaker call to make it convincing.
“That’s great”, he said, kissing me on the cheek. “You can relax for once. “
I smiled. “Yes. Maybe I’ll do some shopping. “
“It’s great”
Later that morning, I watched my husband pack a small bag with snacks and juices.
“Where are you two going today? “, I asked.
“There is a new exhibition at the museum. I thought we could go see her. She begged me to go. “
“It looks nice. “
“It looks nice. “
As soon as the car drove away, I grabbed the tablet. We use it to see our location — it’s mostly for security.
The little blue dot started moving, but not towards the museum.
I stayed behind three cars. I kept telling myself I was crazy.
That I would find them at the museum. That it was all just a misunderstanding.
I stayed behind three cars.
But the point stopped at an unknown address — an old house. There was a wreath on the door and twinkling lights on the windows.
A plaque read: Molly H. — Therapist
I stood frozen. L
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