I planned to say all these terrible things to you, but in the end, I just wanted to tell you I miss you. (Unknown)

He sighed. He was still processing whether or not he believed this. I found everyone's disbelief interesting. It taught me that I can tell the truth like a lie and I don't have to give away any information because no one believes it. The significance of that realization will become clearer in a little while.

“Are you okay though?”

I shrugged and let him in.

“Is it a problem with Nicky?” he asked after he closed the door behind him.

“Would you like some coffee?”

“I don't know.”

“You don't know?” I laughed. “Would you like multiple choice?”

“What's going on with you? Something is wrong.”