~~~Ava~~~
I hastened my pace as I walked back home, my senses on high alert, fearful of being followed again. My mind wandered back to the enigmatic stranger I had encountered. My words echoed in my mind, "It's fine, you can give me your digits, I'll give you a call when I need you."
I gazed at the luxurious business card still clutched in my hand, a symbol of the stranger's mystique. Something about him didn't add up, but I chose to focus on the potential benefits of our encounter. With this new connection, I felt a sense of empowerment, a upper hand that I was determined to leverage.
As I climbed the stairs to my apartment, exhaustion etched on my face, I couldn't wait to unwind. I pushed open the door to find Lydia fast asleep, sprawled across the bed like a tired elephant, occupying
