An Unexpected Guest
When the doorbell rang and Mark arrived with Melanie, his new girlfriend, the evening’s dynamics shifted into the awkward zone.
‘Oh, hi, I didn’t know you’d be joining us,’ I said, trying to mask my surprise. ‘I hope it’s okay,’ Melanie replied with a bright smile, oblivious to the tension.
As we all settled around the table, there was an unmistaken air of unfamiliarity that set the tone for the evening ahead.