THE PLAN

Maya sat on a park bench, her mind raced with questions and doubts about what was to come that evening. She had impromptu accepted to meet with Bob after his unexpected phone call last night, and now she was ready to get some answers. As she watched him approach where she was, she steeled herself as she waited for whatever revelations were about to come.

She was ready for whatever explanation he wanted to give to her. Bob walked up to her. He had a vague expression on his face.

"Thanks for meeting me, Maya." Bob said as soon as he got to where she was.

Maya nodded her head. Her face was unreadable so Bob couldn't see what she felt.

"Let's just get to it, Bob. What do you need to tell me?" She told him without even mincing words.

They both took their seats, and Bob inhaled deeply.

"I've been an idiot, Maya." He said. "I've let my work stress and personal issues get in the way of our relationship." He began.

Maya crossed her arms as she narrowed her eyes.

"What personal i