Husband For Rent
“How’s your competition prep going?”
I hesitated, trying to gauge how much to share. “It’s… stressful,” I admitted, wiping my mouth. “I’ve been practicing non-stop. I think I’m almost ready, but I keep worrying I’m missing something.”
Lexus raised an eyebrow. “Well, if you’re practicing non-stop, I’m sure you’ve got it covered. You don’t strike me as the type to half-ass anything.”
“I try not to,” I replied with a half-smile. “But sometimes it feels like I’m running on empty. Like I’m doing everything I can, and it still might not be enough.”