I froze
The moment I laid eyes on him, my world seemed to pause. My first instinct was to dive behind the counter, hoping to avoid detection by my husband. My mind raced with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, each more chaotic than the last, as I grappled with the unexpected situation.
But it was already too late for that; my colleagues had already spotted me. They were waving at me, motioning for me to join them. Caught in the moment, I felt torn between the unfolding revelation with Mark and the obligation to my colleagues.