Izzy barely slept that night. Even after sending the message... Let’s do this. she’d stared at her phone for a long time, waiting for his reply. But nothing came. By morning, she told herself it didn’t matter. It was just s*x and she needed a s*x life. For now, she wasn't going to think about anything. She had work to focus on. She got dressed early, choosing a soft cream blouse and a pencil skirt. Nothing too bold, but still neat and put-together. Her makeup was light, just enough to hide how tired she looked. When she arrived at the office, the usual morning chatter filled the air. Her colleague greeted her with a smile, asking about the weekend, about the retreat. Izzy smiled back, pretending everything was normal. But inside, she was restless. She hadn’t seen Dominic. H

