Addison's heart felt heavy as she made her way down the familiar streets of the city, her thoughts consumed by the absence of her friend Troy. Ever since their dinner at Arki's restaurant, Troy had been avoiding her, leaving Addison feeling confused and hurt by his sudden change in behavior. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, but try as she might, she couldn't figure out what had caused Troy to pull away from her.
Lost in her thoughts, Addison barely noticed the bustling activity of the city around her as she wandered aimlessly down the sidewalk. It was only when she stumbled upon a small dollar store that she snapped out of her reverie, her curiosity piqued by the sight of Troy exiting the shop with a troubled expression on his face.
"Troy?" Addison called out, her
