A Joke
As Janet reflected on her actions, she remembered why she had taken them.
The woman cleared her throat. “To whom were you speaking, Marcus?” Janet asked, trembling with anger and hurt. Tell me who you called! ” she demanded. There was no way she was going to be taken for a fool again.
Marcus realized his mistake as his facade crumbled. “I didn’t mean anything by it, Janet. It was just a silly joke,” he admitted, hoping for forgiveness. “A joke?” Janet asked, tears streaming down her cheeks.