Veronica
"No, he canceled on me," Veronica sighed, running her fingers through her long, dark hair, tugging at the strands in frustration. The silky locks slipped through her fingers, but the irritation that curled in her chest was a feeling that wouldn’t escape so easily. "Like, who does he think he is? He thinks he's above me because he has money? Please, look at me—I could have anyone I wanted."
She paced around her spacious living room, the sleek, modern furniture surrounding her, the soft glow of the city lights streaming through the large windows casting a dim ambiance over the room. The air was heavy with her anger and disbelief. Every step she took across the polished hardwood floor echoed in the otherwise quiet space, a reflection of the turmoil inside her.
Veronica’s mind rac
