Secret III

Riccardo still proceeded to take his leave after seeing Elma almost break down in front of the whole family,he wasn't trying to feel pity for her,but deep down he felt bad for putting her in that situation.

"Hey hold up!" It was Ted who had followed Riccardo outside.

Riccardo had paused to look at Ted who was standing in front of him.

"Umm fine—fine,my day at work was fine". Elma said, trying not to act suspicious,but damn! The stare Ted had given her made her feel he was noticing the change in her mood,then she thought to quickly change the topic,and you?How was your day at work?Elma said.

"Work was fine,just tried reaching you all day but it was impossible to get to you",Ted said.

"Oh that I was extremely busy at work you know!",Elma responded, trying to keep a straight and not suspicious conversation.

"I think I should get going",Riccardo said as he stood up to take his leave.

"Are you going to get in the car or what?"