~~Nathan~~
With Kate gone, I knew it would take days maybe weeks before I could stop thinking about her.
God. It was like she left a mark on everything. Every corner of the house, every sound, even the quiet moments felt hollow without her. Being around her was like being under a spell, one I hadn’t asked for and definitely couldn’t control.
I can someone have that much control over me and my home with two f*****g days she stayed. How?
I tried to focus. The documents on my desk sat neatly, each page waiting for my attention. I needed to finish my work so I could spend the holidays properly with Yssa. Christmas was only two days away. I refused to be buried in calls, emails, and strategies. Not this year.
The phone rang.
I picked it up, and my assistant’s voice filled the line.
“Yes
