Mirabel walked into the office, nervous but ready. The room was small but neat. A desk stood by the window, papers stacked high, and a phone was buzzing softly on the edge. David was already there. He looked up, smiled, and waved her over. “Morning, Mirabel. Ready for your first day?” David asked,
“Okay, that’s good to know.” “You’re doing fine, Mirabel. Honestly, I think you’ll settle in quickly.” Just as David finished talking, his phone buzzed on the desk. He glanced at the screen and frowned slightly. “Hang on, I’ve got to take this.” Mirabel nodded, sitting quietly while David answere
Lulu woke up feeling restless. The sun streamed through the blinds, casting soft lines across her bedroom floor. She lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, trying to decide what to do with her day. Her mind drifted from one idea to another, but nothing seemed exciting enough. She stretched,
She started to turn around, curious. “Who—?” Before she could finish, David grabbed her hand and pulled her close. In an instant, his lips were on hers. A kiss—sudden, unexpected, and overwhelming. Lulu’s eyes widened in shock. She wanted to say something, to ask him what was going on, but the kis
“Surprise!” he shouted. Lulu flinched, taking a step back. “What?” she said, her voice full of confusion. Leo laughed, stepping aside. “Come inside,” he said, still grinning. Lulu hesitated, looking around the small apartment. Suddenly, people popped out from behind the furniture, balloons of all
David sat on the couch, staring at his phone. His conversation with Mirabel played over in his mind. She had suggested he could fire her to avoid awkwardness between them. But the more he thought about it, the more it didn’t sit right with him. Firing Mirabel? That wasn’t the answer. It wouldn’t so
David stood at the front door, pulling on his jacket, keys in hand. He glanced over his shoulder, ready to call out a quick goodbye to Lulu before heading out to meet Steven. His hand stopped, mid-air, as he spotted her curled up on the couch. She looked pale, the blanket pulled tight around her sma
David stared at her for a moment, his breath catching in his throat. The words replayed in his mind, slow and heavy: I think I might be pregnant. His heart pounded, but then he moved quickly, wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close. “Are you sure?” His voice was soft, but there was a hint o