Dark Cloud

The next few days were filled with tense talks and fake smiles. It was just another day for Claire and Joshua, but Mia's words were always there, like a dark cloud, between them. Claire couldn't get rid of the thought that something was still wrong. Every time she saw Joshua look at his phone or catch a sign of being distracted in his eyes, her doubts got stronger.

Claire chose one night to face her fears head-on. She couldn't keep living in this grey area, doubting everything she did and said. Even if it broke her, she had to know the truth.

As they sat in the living room after dinner, Claire finally broke the silence that had grown between them. "Joshua, I need to ask you something, and I want you to be completely honest with me."

Joshua looked up from his phone because he could tell that she was being serious. "Of course, Claire." What is it?"