Tender Kisses

"Destiny intervened. It was during an interview at my company when she walked in. The moment our eyes met, it was as if time stood still. It truly was the best day of my life," he confessed, a smile playing at the corners of his lips.

Nora slowly stirred from her slumber, her hand instinctively reaching out to find Merrick beside her in bed. But to her surprise, her searching fingers found only empty space. With a furrowed brow, she opened her eyes and scanned the room, hoping to catch a glimpse of her beloved. Yet, he was nowhere to be found. A flicker of concern danced in her eyes as she rose from the bed, determined to locate him.

She made her way through the hushed silence of her room, the morning light softly filtering through the curtains. Nora's footsteps led her to the living room, her gaze darting from corner to corner, searching for any sign of Merrick's presence. However, the room remained empty, devoid of his familiar figure. A tinge of unease began to settle in her heart