"I think you were here with someone," Marie said with a slight furrow in her brow, her eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of Anna. Maximus, intrigued by her observation, turned his gaze in the same direction. His heart skipped a beat as he realized Anna was nowhere to be found.
"She left, I think," Marie uttered, her voice laced with a hint of disappointment. Maximus felt a pang of regret ripple through him, hoping he hadn't missed the chance to see Anna once more.
With a bittersweet smile, he replied, "I think we will catch up some other time. Goodbye, Marie." Reluctantly, he turned his back to her, each step leading him away from their brief encounter.
As Maximus opened the car door and slid into the driver's seat, a sudden jolt of surprise trembled through his body. His eye
