The soothing hum of the air conditioning blended seamlessly with the soft tapping of keyboards around me as I sat at my desk in the law firm's office. The usual tasks of legal research and document preparation filled my day, but there was a subtle shift in the air. The fervor surrounding my place in
Maria snapped of a piece of bacon and popped it into her mouth, not bothering with the fact that the grease was dripping onto her gloves. “Eh, mishandled finances, unexpected medical bills...the whole shebang.” “I see,” I said, unsure of what to say next. Instead, I poured more syrup on my pancakes
That evening, a heavy cloud of regret settled over me as I sat on the edge of my couch, my thoughts swirling in a chaotic dance. I had really messed up. Exposing even a sliver of my relationship with Timothy had left me feeling as though I had betrayed our private moments, and the weight of it press
All too soon, the front door swung open, and Aria breezed in, her energy contagious as always. She carried a bag of take-out in one hand and flashed a bright smile at me. "Hey, Evie! I brought dinner." I shoved the letter between the couch cushions and grinned at her. "Perfect timing, Aria. I'm sta
The digital world was abuzz with newfound fascination. Fan accounts dedicated to the enigmatic "Evie" had sprung up like wildflowers after a spring rain. Photos of me, often taken from my public appearances, were paired with heartfelt captions and hashtags that speculated about my connection to Timo
I let out a hardy laugh. “I can only imagine!” I found myself enjoying Timothy's company to an alarming degree. Aria’s speculation about our relationship only made it slightly awkward whenever we’d bump shoulders or exchange glances. His presence was both reassuring and exhilarating, a mix of comfo
Timothy's jaw was set, his expression tense as he guided me through the bustling streets towards a nearby café. The bell above the door jingled as we stepped inside, and the pleasant aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. The dimly lit interior offered a welcome respite from the chaos outsid
Timothy offered a look of sympathy. "It’s like they get crazier by the year. I’ve never seen them throw stuff at the other women I’ve been around." Just the mention of him having other women in his company made me choke on my drink. "Oh," I said, my voice tinged with a hint of bitterness. "Glad I’m