[PEARL]
The office felt emptier than usual without Zach’s presence. His desk, a symbol of his authority and charm, was vacant, and the silence around it was a constant reminder that he was off on his honeymoon with Julie. I sat at my own desk, shuffling through the tasks he’d left behind for me to handle, but my mind wasn’t on the work. Instead, it wandered to the romantic city of Paris, where Zach and Julie were undoubtedly enjoying their honeymoon.
I tried to focus on the spreadsheets in front of me, but the thoughts kept intruding. Were they kissing under the Eiffel Tower? Was Zach whispering sweet nothings into Julie’s ear as they walked along the Seine? The images in my head were vivid, almost real. I could see them sitting at a cozy café, Zach’s hand covering Julie’s as they laughe
