A Surprising Invitation
Emma smiled politely and told Rick that work was going fine. Their conversation was light, friendly, and full of memories, but something unexpected slipped out of her mouth. Without fully meaning to, she invited Rick to grab coffee sometime. The words just came out, catching both of them by surprise. There was a long pause before Rick smiled and accepted.
Rick, still single and thoughtful, was taken aback. Last he’d heard, Emma was happily married. But standing there, talking like they used to in college, it felt natural. Maybe too natural. For Emma, the invitation wasn’t about romance—it was about a familiar face during a moment of chaos. Still, the gesture lingered in her thoughts long after they said goodbye. She couldn’t help but wonder why she’d extended the offer—and what it said about the emotional state of her marriage.
