***Lies and Games***

Emma sat in the living room. A book in her lap. She hadn't turned a page in twenty minutes.

Just waiting. Watching the clock. Listening for the sound of Daniel's car.

It was past midnight. He'd left sneaked out of bed after Natalie came to their home, she had called him and he had said he had paperwork at the office. Emergency meeting. Something urgent.

All lies. She knew that now. Could smell them from miles away.

The garage door opened. ...