I kept wanting someone to ask twice

Dear Delyara, Not in a dramatic way. In a human way. Someone asked if I was okay today, and I said the usual thing. Fine. Just tired. And I could feel a part of me almost hoping they would ask again. Gently. Not suspiciously. Just enough to make it safe to step one inch closer to the truth. They didn’t. That’s fine. Most people accept the first answer because life is full and everyone is carrying things. Still, I noticed the wish. And the sadness after. I think that second question matters more than people realize.