Between Us and the Stars
Jarren had been unusually quiet during dinner, pushing his pasta around his plate instead of enjoying it.
“Yeah, just… busy,” he replied, but I could tell he was lying.
“Busy?” I echoed, trying to lighten the mood. “Or overwhelmed?”
He looked up, meeting my gaze for a moment before looking away. “It’s just work stuff. I’ll handle it.”
**A Cloud of Uncertainty**
As the days passed, I felt the weight of his worries settling over us like a fog. Jarren’s company had been facing challenges—rumors of financial difficulties circulated, and he had been spending late nights in the office, often returning home drained and distracted.
Sikat na Kabanata