Paula
I looked between them both, unsure of what to say. My blood ran cold as I realized he had "forgotten" to mention this tiny detail when we started seeing each other.
"Nice to meet you. I have to go," I said. I looked at Patrick, who seemed to want to say something, but I turned around and left.
I heard the woman say something to him, her voice fading as I walked away.
Something clenched in my chest, and I pressed my hand against it. I took a deep breath to ease the feeling, but it didn't work. I closed my eyes, but the anger at his deception only intensified.
I opened the apartment door and tried to close it, but an arm stopped it.
"Go away," I said when the door opened a little revealing Patrick.
"I'm not leaving. We need to talk," he said as he closed the door behind him.
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