The Art of Deception
I had been working on my book, pouring my heart and soul into it, and I was eager to share it with him.
"Hey," he said, smiling at me as he sat down beside me. "How's it going?"
I took a deep breath, feeling a sense of trepidation. "I've been working on a book," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
Derek's eyes lit up with interest. "A book?" he repeated. "That's amazing! What's it about?"
I hesitated, feeling a sense of vulnerability. "It's about my journey," I said. "About my struggles with anxiety and depression, and how I've been working to heal and overcome them."