The morning sun was warm on Ethan's face.
He stood on the balcony of his apartment, looking out at the city below. Seattle was waking up, the streets filling with cars and people. The sky was clear, the air fresh. It was a beautiful day. The kind of day that made you believe in new beginnings.
Ava walked out onto the balcony. She was holding two cups of coffee. She handed one to him and stood beside him.
"You're up early," she said.
"I couldn't sleep. Too much on my mind."
"What are you thinking about?"
"The book. About how people are reacting to it."
Ava nodded. "It's been amazing. The response has been incredible."
Ethan took a sip of his coffee. "I know. I just didn't expect it to be this big."
Ava smiled. "You told the truth. People appreciate that."
They stood in silence, wa
