The day dragged on as I waited for Nicolas to respond. Each hour that passed without a word was like fuel added to the fire of my resolve. I wasn’t going to let him dismiss me, not after everything.
As the evening settled in, I found myself standing by the window, staring out into the city’s glittering lights. The world outside felt oblivious to my turmoil, moving on as if nothing had changed. But inside, I was a storm waiting to unleash.
My phone buzzed on the counter, shattering the silence. My heart skipped as I rushed to it, only to deflate when I saw Stella’s name flashing again.
I declined the call and slumped into the nearest chair. She was persistent today, and it was only making my emotions harder to contain. Did she sense something? Or was it just her usual sweetness, reaching
