Concealing excitement
My excitement was hard to contain, but I made sure my stepdad suspected nothing. Every time he entered the room, I focused on my usual activities, keeping my cool.
My friend and I laughed over how oblivious he was. “He really thinks he’s still in control,” she giggled.
I knew I had to maintain this posture a little longer. The closer the party date came, the harder it was to hide my anticipation.
But I managed, reminding myself of the bigger picture.