Attempting Connection
the spark between us again. Please, let's just set aside our issues for one night and focus on each other.”
Lena hesitated, feeling the pull between her longing for connection with David and the chaos swirling in her mind about Jason. “I… I don’t want to fake intimacy, David. It feels disingenuous, especially with everything going on.”
“I know, and I don’t want to force anything either,” David said, lowering his voice. “But I want to remind you of what we have. I miss us. Remember the last time we were carefree together? Just laughing, having fun?”
His words struck a chord deep within her, reminding her of the happier times before life grew complicated. Lena took a deep breath, considering. “Okay. Maybe we could cook together then? Just for a little while.”
“Grea
