So yesterday something happened that I can’t shake off. I don’t know if I’m overthinking or if something is genuinely off, but I figured maybe writing it out here would help clear my head
It was around 5:30 PM, raining pretty steadily I was walking back from hanging out with friends, I was heading toward to the store for buy something, cutting through a street I thought it’d be faster
That’s when I passed a café, I glanced inside and saw my mom. She was sitting at a small round table, facing the window, wearing that beige trench coat she’s had for years , it made me to recognise her easily
Across from her was a man. I didn’t recognize him immediately, but then he turned slightly and I realized it was my dad’s boss. Let’s just say, not someone you randomly bump into. He’s been to our house once or twice, and I’ve seen him at a Christmas dinner.
Now my mom had told me earlier that she was going out for some work would be back late. Dad was at work, probably wouldn’t be home till after 8. So this wasn’t something I was expecting at all.
They weren’t doing anything inappropriate. But the vibe was just… off. She kept leaning in when she talked, smiling in this soft, careful way. At one point, she tucked her hair behind her ear something I’ve seen her do when she’s nervous or trying to seem composed. He looked kind of tense too, stirring his coffee constantly but barely drinking it. They didn’t seem relaxed. It was like a conversation that had weight to it
I didn’t go in. I crossed the street and waited under a shelter. About 15 minutes later, they both got up. She put on her coat properly, fixed the collar, and followed him out into the rain. He didn’t have an umbrella, so they both kind of hurried to his car. She held her bag over her head and he opened the door for her before jogging around to the driver’s side.
She came home nearly an 2 hour later. She acted normal asked if I’d eaten, mentioned that she grabbed some coffee while returning. No mention of anyone else.
I haven’t said anything. I don’t want to assume anything bad. But something about the whole thing the secrecy the timing the specific lie it just doesn’t feel right.
I don’t think my dad suspects anything. And maybe there isn’t anything to suspect. Maybe it was a private convo about my dad’s job or some work thing I wouldn’t understand.
What should I do? Confront her or Stay quiet?
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It’s possible, indeed likely, that the meeting / conversation you witnessed was completely innocent.
However, if this is something that bothers you, I’d recommend that you just have a simple conversation with your mom… there is no need to be confrontational.
“Hi mom… I was coming home from a friend’s house the other night and I’m pretty sure I saw you in a café with somebody. He looked really familiar, is he a family friend? Were you having dinner?”
Don’t bring it up to her, it could be just normal conversation everything depends on how friendly your dad boss is
Still i don’t understand why your dad’s hangout with your mom, and i assume your home was not too far from the cafe that it took 2 hours to come back
Or just they might have waited till rain stops and he drives her back to home
Bring it up when your all together. Nothing to hide. Nothing to worry about. Your Dad deserves to know. You should have went in and said hi to them. Your mom is probably cheating.
If she lied about who she was with, that’s already a red flag, even if nothing inappropriate happened. You don’t have to make accusations, but you should definitely keep this in mind and maybe talk to someone you trust. Don’t confront unless you’re ready for the outcome.
trust your instincts. if something felt off, it probably was. you don’t have to jump to conclusions, but it’s okay to feel confused or uneasy.
Bring it up in front of both of them.
If she got nothing to hide, then she won’t.
If she continues to lie, at least you’ve given dad a heads up that he’s being betrayed.