Lisa had not expected Lara to ask her to come in. She hadn't even expected her to open the door.
So when Lara stood back, holding the door open for her, Lisa was surprised.
But she quickly masked her features, not wanting to give away how stunned she was.
"Thank you," Lisa said as she walked in. Lara closed the door behind her, and very silently, both women made their way to sit on opposite couches.
Lara didn't even make an attempt to offer Lisa any sort of refreshment, and the older woman didn't mind.
"Why are you here, Lisa?" Lara asked, a few minutes after silence had stretched awkwardly and uncomfortably between them.
Lisa crossed her legs, then she decided to uncross them. She was nervous, even though she was trying not to make it obvious.
Lara, on the other hand, was calm and composed. Her nerves were normal, and she patiently waited for her 'supposed' mother in law to speak.
Eventually, Lisa took a deep breath, and she started to speak.
