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—Michael ?—

"Are you okay, honey?" Justin was the one who answered my question.

In the kitchen, he was doing the dishes while she sat on the sofa by the fire.

When you're done, I have a question for you.

After I finished cleaning up, I sat next to her and listened.

—What do you want to know?—

"I'm curious as to why you never play guitar or sing for me," I asked.

It was my guitar in the corner of the room that she pointed out to me.

In fact, I hadn't played guitar or performed for her since we met.

The reason for this is a mystery to me.

Because it's your job and your love of playing, I was hoping you'd play for me at some point.

In other words, "I had no idea you expected me to."

The only reason I thought of it was because I thought it would be fun. It doesn't matter in the least what you say or do. You are under no obligation to participate if you choose not to. Justin muttered as he scratched his arm and turned his attention elsewhere. At night, "We can watch a movie or do something