Anna
The moment the elevator doors slid open and my eyes met theirs, time seemed to slow down in a way that felt almost cruel.
Both David and Isabella looked at me with visible surprise, clearly not expecting to see me there. For a fraction of a second, none of us moved. It was as if the universe had deliberately paused, just to let the awkwardness sink in deeper.
Perfect timing.
Fuck my life.
I blinked a few times, forcing the sting in my eyes to settle before it could betray me. My fingers tightened unconsciously around the handle of the bag I was holding, the box of cupcakes inside suddenly feeling heavier than it had a few minutes ago. I focused on steadying my breathing, trying to gather whatever composure I had left.
They were standing right in front of me, waiting.
Waiting fo
