David and Lulu had been working hard and needed a break, so David suggested they visit a massage parlour he’d heard good things about. Lulu thought it sounded perfect, so they planned to go that afternoon. When they arrived at the massage parlour, the atmosphere was immediately calming. The recepti
A few days later Lulu stood by the window, staring out at the overcast sky. The rain had stopped, but the clouds still hung low, thick with the promise of more. It had been a long week, filled with meetings, phone calls, and decisions that left her feeling drained. She needed a break, somethin
Lulu tried to find him in the crowd but he seemed gone. She swallowed hard and decided it was best to ignore it. Lulu walked into the building, and the moment she stepped inside, she could feel the shift in the air. The once-busy lobby fell into an eerie silence, and she noticed staff members
Lulu looked back and forth between David and the woman, her confusion growing by the second. The atmosphere had shifted suddenly, and she could feel the tension radiating from David as he stood frozen in place, his eyes locked on the woman in front of him. The woman, still holding the child, stared
When they got home, David didn’t say much. He hung up his coat, looking tired and distant. “David,” Lulu said softly, “do you want to watch a movie? It might help us relax.” She suggested, studying his face and hoping it would change the strand mood. David shook his head. “No, I’m really tired. I
**Chapter X** Lulu’s eyes fluttered open, her hand instinctively reaching out beside her. The sheets were cold. David wasn’t there. She sat up, rubbing her eyes, glancing around the dimly lit room. “David?” she called out, but the silence was her only answer. A knot of unease formed in her stoma
Night time came and Lulu was making dinner. David was sitting on the couch, his phone in hand, scrolling through something with a furrowed brow. The glow of the screen reflected in his eyes, making him seem more distant than ever. Lulu stole a glance at him, biting her lip before she spoke. “Davi
Lulu stared at the screen, her heart pounding. The page had finally loaded, and the headline jumped out at her: High School Sweethearts David and Mirabel Stun on the Red Carpet. “Mirabel?” she whispered to herself, scrolling down to see the photo. There was David, younger, smiling wide, his arm aro