Caleb woke up early to a flurry of texts and missed calls from Ava. He quickly replied, trying to explain himself, but Ava viewed the message and ignored it. He knew he had to face Ava at work, and he wasn't looking forward to it. He got out of bed and began his morning routine, trying to shake off the anxiety.
As he showered and dressed, he thought about what he would say to Ava. He knew he needed to apologize and explain himself, but he wasn't sure how she would react.
Once he was ready, Caleb headed to the kitchen to make some coffee and grab a quick breakfast. He scrolled through his phone, seeing the messages and calls he had missed from Ava the day before. He felt a pang of guilt and regret, knowing he had hurt her.
With his coffee in hand, Caleb headed out the door and ma
