Maintaining a Calm Front
As everyone settled around me, the tension in the room thickened, but I kept my expression calm, wearing my best poker face as if everything were perfectly normal. Beneath that composed exterior, I was simply biding my time, eagerly anticipating the moment Richard’s expression would shift with the weight of the truth. For now, I played along, knowing that patience was the key to delivering the reveal that would change everything.
Maintaining A Calm Front
The Request of Richard
Richard pulled me aside, lowering his voice to ensure no one else could hear. “Listen, we need this house for some special guests this weekend,” he said with a slight frown. I simply nodded, maintaining a neutral expression, even though the irony was almost too much to bear—he had no idea he was making this request to the actual owner. The situation was undeniably amusing, but I kept my composure, revealing nothing.
The Request Of Richard
