The next day, as Olivia geared up for another day at CloudRise, she glanced up and spotted William standing nearby.
He appeared as though he had stood sentinel at the door through the night, his suit bearing gentle creases, adorned with a cloak of dew. Deep, dark circles underscored his fatigued eyes, his complexion pallid and worn.
A cluster of cigarette butts lay by his feet, one unlit cigarette dangling between his fingers, its ash floating away in the breeze.
Lost in thought, he didn't realize the cigarette was about to burn his fingers until he saw Olivia stepping out.
Surprised, he hastily stubbed out the cigarette, hiding it behind his back.
Olivia gave him a cool glance before turning and heading straight to her car.
Seeing William always stirred up memories of that unfortuna
