My eyes stayed locked on the phone screen. Sonny's messages sat right at the top, clear and casual. The pot of chicken kept boiling on the stove behind me. I took a slow, deep breath and reminded myself of the decision I had already made. I was going to uncover the truth. There was nothing left to run away from.
My thumbs moved quickly across the screen.
"Miss you too 😘 just wait some time. Ezra is about to go to work then we will talk."
I sent the reply, exhaled, and set the phone back down on the kitchen counter.
*Beep.*
A new message appeared almost at once.
"Sure babe 🌚"
I stared at it for half a second, then put the phone on silent and turned my full attention back to the food. The soft music still played. The smell of boiling chicken and fresh vegetables filled the small kitchen. I forced my hands to keep moving.
