CHAPTER 6

That evening, Patricia meticulously laid out the outfit she planned to wear on her first day as Alvin's secretary. Standing before her wardrobe, bathed in the soft glow of her bedside lamp, she was thoughtful and somewhat apprehensive. Despite being married now, she couldn't deny the lingering effect Alvin had on her. It wasn't the intense infatuation of their youth; instead, it was a quieter, more complex mix of emotions stirring within her.

As she carefully selected each piece of clothing, she couldn't help but reflect on how their relationship had evolved. Her feelings had matured, moving beyond the youthful crush into something deeper, shaped by the years and their shared experiences. Marriage hadn't erased Alvin from her heart; instead, it had added layers of understanding and restraint.

But how had she fallen for him in the first place? Patricia pondered this question as she folded a blouse, memories stirring like gentle ripples on a pond. She remembered a time when love had cr