Nina's fingertip stopped after counting eight private blocks attached toward her name and four attached toward Thea's. My calendar had reproduced relationship history while every written clause promised responsive fairness. The imbalance existed without deliberate favoritism, making correction harder than identifying one villain.
"Two of mine are sleepovers and three include mornings before class, while Thea receives one evening date plus scattered group time," Nina said, expanding each blue event.
Thea checked the previous three calendar weeks before judging our structure through one abnormal schedule. Her private contact averaged five hours weekly, while Nina's averaged twelve before counting phone calls.
"I knew the difference existed, but seeing it measured makes girlfriend feel decorative," Thea said, keeping her voice calm enough to expose the injury beneath it.
