The Dinner-3

I knew I had to keep my composure, no matter what. If I let my guard down, they would see through the charade. I couldn’t risk that, not when so much was at stake. So, I took a deep breath and reminded myself to focus on the task at hand. Sean and I had a performance to put on, and I couldn’t afford to mess it up.

Feeling a bit more confident after giving myself a pep talk, I took a deep breath and straightened out my dress and makeup. I nervously shook my hands before finally gathering the courage to step out of the room. As soon as I did, I noticed Sean leaning against the wall across from me, and my heart skipped a beat.

The moment he saw me, he grew stiff and peeled his back off the wall. I met him halfway down the hall.

“Hey, are you alright?” he inquired, a hint of concern in his voice. I could sense that he was anxious and afraid that I might bail on him. Damn it. I didn’t want to make him feel that way. He was already under a lot of pressure.

Summoning up all the courage I