“So nice to take a break from work together. Feeling so happy!”
My finger hovered over the screen for a moment.
Too busy? Couldn’t spare a moment?
So this was what they were busy with — going to the movies together, posting heart emojis, while expecting me, the one they stole from, to clean up after them?
I stared at the post, then typed my comment:
“So your ‘too busy to breathe’ schedule is just snuggling in a movie theater? Impressive.”
Moments later, my phone buzzed violently — another call from Claire.
Her panicked voice burst through the speaker. “Ethan! What is that supposed to mean? Why did you comment like that?”
“What did I comment?” I asked flatly.
“I only stated what I saw. Didn’t you tell me yourself you didn’t even have time to print materials?”
“You—!”
Claire faltered, then snapped back, more unreasonable than before.
“Ethan, why are you being so petty?”
“Jason worked so hard for this project — he’s exhausted, under so much pressure. I just went to see a movie with him to help him relax. What’s wrong with that? Do you have to be so passive-aggressive?”
A bitter laugh escaped my lips.
“Claire, say that again — with a clear conscience.”