I froze when I saw the long blonde strands of hair stuck to the shower wall. I’m the only woman in this apartment—and my hair’s jet black. My mind raced. Could it really mean what I thought? No, my fiancé would never cheat on me... Right? Instead of jumping to conclusions, I decided to find definitive answers. I sent the hair for a DNA test. When the results came back, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.
This wasn’t just betrayal—it was something far worse, and it would change our lives forever...
As I scrubbed the bathroom, my mind was more tangled than the hair I found. I kept thinking about how weird it all was. Was I overreacting? James was never the type to play around like that. Still, taking the DNA test made sense to me. I needed something solid to hold onto. The hairs went off in that little envelope and could hold all the answers. I hoped I'd be ready for whatever came my way.
James strolled into the room with that signature smile. "Why so serious today, Veronica? Did something happen?" he asked, ruffling my hair. My stomach did a little flip at his touch, and for a moment, I wanted to spill everything to him. But I held back. Why make a mountain out of a molehill if it was nothing at all? His cheerful eyes didn’t match the swirling storm in my chest.
I shrugged, attempting my best nonchalant smile. "Just a long day at work," I replied. He seemed to buy it, thankfully. Inside, though, I was anything but calm. My thoughts were jumping all over, flashing back to the strands of hair, and then to the mysterious story the DNA might reveal. I concentrated on keeping it together. No use in jumping the gun without something real to worry about.
Later on, James suggested, "How about we go out for dinner tonight, get away for a bit?" His voice was hopeful and soft, making it hard to say no. Plus, a night out might just steady my shaky nerves. "Sure," I agreed, trying to put on a brave face. Maybe some good food and laughter would drown out the anxious buzz inside my head, even if just for a little while.
Heading out felt like a small adventure in itself, as if stepping away might make everything a bit clearer. Plus, it was a chance to push thoughts of that hair out of my mind, even if for just one night. The air was crisp, and I hoped it’d bring some relief from the heavy thoughts. A good meal and some laughs could be just what I needed to lighten the load.