35 - Conflicts

"Did you send flowers to Madelyn?" I asked, watching him place the dish on the counter.

"What?" He looked at me, surprised.

I turned my phone towards him, showing the screen with a message from Madelyn.

"She's going through a tough time. I just wanted to show her that she has someone to count on," he shrugged, turning his attention back to the burnt chicken on the counter.

I remembered the conversation I had with Benjamin, who had encouraged me to talk to Joshua about my doubts and fears.

"Do you still have feelings for her?" I asked, making him flinch.

"No, of course not."

Joshua didn't look at me and walked over to the sink with the dish.

"Are you sure?" I insisted.

"Why do you want to know?"

"Because I want you to be honest!" I got off the counter. "Do you still have feelings for her?" I emphasized, but didn't get any answers. "Joshua?!"

"I already told you, no!" He replied like a stubborn child.

I narrowed my eyes and licked my lips.

"Then look at me and say you don't feel anythin