C42 PAINFUL ILLUSION.

MEREDITH:

Conversations had drowned each other. Zara, a vibrant woman who dragged me around to partake in every little talk, made my presence feel appreciated. Separating from Miles was a bit difficult because I didn't want what we said to come out differently. It was an impossible task to keep the chattering light and my answers shallow. The more I tried to avoid those straight questions like