By the time we got to the park, it was getting dim. The park was alive with soft golden light as the sun dipped below the horizon, radiating long shadows over the winding stone paths and shimmering lake. The air smelled of roasted nuts and sweet caramel, mixing with the evening breeze. People moved around us, some were laughing, some were strolling hand in hand and some were lost in their own worlds.
Nick and I walked side by side blending into the hum of the city and settling into the night. I stole a glance at him, watching the way his gaze stayed fixed ahead, his hands as usual were tucked deep into his pockets like he was trying to keep something in them.
We strolled along a stone path that curved around a large fountain, the water catching the last bits of sunlight, making it sparkl
