18
JUAN
I could feel the tension in the air, thick and suffocating.
Salma was lying, and I could sense it deep down.
I wanted to protect her, to pull her close and shield her from whatever she was hiding.
But I also felt trapped in a web of deceit that I couldn't untangle.
"Let's talk about the wedding plans," I suggested, trying to break the tension.
"Sure, what do you want to discuss?" she replied, her voice a bit too casual.
I hesitated, the truth clawing at my throat.
"We need to decide on the guest list. I want it to be perfect, just like you deserve."
Her smile faltered, and I noticed her gaze drift to the window, lost in thought.
I felt a pang of frustration.
Why was she slipping away from me?
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