Chapter 16 : Fly Me to the Moon, Superman

Simone

I took a deep breath as I opened the door and plastered a smile on my face. "Hi, Rob!" I said cheerfully. "It's so good to see you!"

I sounded fake to myself, but I prayed he wouldn't notice. No such luck.

"You've been crying," he said, point blank.

I instinctively touched my face, but it was dry.

"No, I haven't," I lied. "I took a long nap. I probably just look tired."

He cocked his head to the side and tightened his lips.

"Do you know that your eyes dart back and forth when you lie?"

I suddenly felt very exposed in front of him. He was calling me on my shit, and there was nothing I could do or say. Never in my life had a man been so insightful about my feelings.

"We don't have to go out," he said gently. "If this isn't a good time, we can reschedule. Oh, God, you aren't crying because of me, are you?"

I smiled at this, though he genuinely looked worried. "Trust me," I said, "You're a bright spot in this shitty day."

He stepped forward and pulled me into a