In his eyes
Nora said, the disgust she was feeling mirrored in her eyes.
Nora's throat tightened, a sudden dryness betraying the storm of emotions within her. Desiring a momentary distraction, she discreetly signalled the waiter.
"Um, could I please have a chicken salad?" she requested, her voice revealing the underlying turmoil. Nora's eyes darted across the menu, briefly scanning the offerings. "And, a lemonade," she added, the words almost catching in her throat.
As the waiter noted her order and retreated, Nora sat back, and her thoughts went back to that night.