The kids went to spend the night at their grandparents so it was just us. I tried small talk by asking how her day was. I should have known better - it was like walking into a freezer. She barely said two words. So I went for a run and when I got back she was on the phone, smiling. And when she saw me she said gotta go and hung up.
I then made the mistake of asking who and if daggers were stares she’d have shot them out of her eyes and just said her sister. I told her to tell her hi next time and went and took a shower. Later she informed me that she has another trip that will take about a week. I will say this, she’s a corporate recruiter for her company and does that from time to time. But the way she said it gave me chills.
Anyway, I let it go because I don’t think prying will work. So I went back to one of my models and let her do her thing. I don’t exist anymore to her, anyway.
The thing is, I tried communicating on an even level, but she wouldn’t have it - just short basically yes/no answers. It’s like I was bothering her. But I guess I am the enemy.
