Confusion turned to a frown, dark clouds passing over the sun. “Since when??” she demanded, her tone turning hard. “We’ve been talking for weeks, and never even once have you even hinted at a girlfriend! Is this some bullshit to try and let me down easy? Because if it is, it’s not working.” As well he should step back from her. Either he was lying about the girlfriend, which was fucked up, or he wasn’t, which was even worse. Her only responses were cry or shout, and she refused to ruin her makeup.