She continued scrolling.
“Someone has identified the dress.”
“That was expected.”
“They have also identified my earrings.”
“Sophie selected them.”
“They have identified my lipstick.”
“The sponsor will be relieved.”
Ellie’s expression shifted as another article appeared.
“What?”
“The question about your coming out is already a headline.”
I moved closer.
The screen displayed:
SAVANNAH BROOKS SHUTS DOWN QUESTION ABOUT GIRLFRIEND’S ROLE IN COMING-OUT DECISION
“I’m sorry,” I said.
“Stop apologizing for other people.”
“I answered before checking with you.”
“You answered about yourself.”
“And about what you did not do.”
“That was accurate.”
She read the first few lines and closed the article.
“Do you want Sophie to ask them to change it?” I asked.
“No.”
“Are you sure?”
“No, but I don’t want to spend the evening deciding which strangers are describing me incorrectly.”
She placed the phone facedown on the nightstand.
“Is it always this strange?”
“Yes.”
“Does it become normal?”
“No. You become faster at closing the application.”
“I have natural ability.”
