Secret

”I was shocked and hurt by the fact and the speed with which you had moved in on my wife.”

Aidan had at last started to respond. Without intending to do so, I had allowed him thinking time. His response was rather formal, as he prefaced what I imagined would be his request. It was the first time since speaking to him that his words seemed stilted and almost rehearsed.

”Under the circumstances though, you might be able to help me. And it should even be easier if you’re spending time with Jenny. You see, I had a little secret...”