He raised an eyebrow. "Evie, you're practically married to your job. Those workers will still know how to do their job, even with you gone." I rolled my eyes, half annoyed, half entertained by his easygoing demeanor. "Fine, fine. But this better not become a recurring theme. I have a firm to run,
Timothy strolled towards the sports center, his mind was consumed with thoughts on Evie’s upcoming birthday. It wasn't just any ordinary day, and he couldn't shake off the feeling that she might have overlooked the significance of the date. The idea that someone could brush off their own birthday
During practice, Timothy channeled his thoughts into his game, using the intense physical activity as a way to clear his mind and prepare himself for the conversation ahead. As he moved across the court, Timothy thought about what he wanted to say to Evie. There were truths he had been hesitant to
The steady hum of the office greeted me as I settled into my desk, the soft glow of the computer screen casting a familiar light across the workspace. With the weekend looming ahead, there was an air of excitement that mingled with the usual workday routine. I was determined to tie up loose ends bef
"Stella?" The name escaped my lips in disbelief as I registered the familiar face standing before me, her expression seemingly pleasant. Her smile widened, displaying perfect teeth. "Surprised, Evie?" My mind raced, attempting to process the sudden appearance of my coworker outside the office prem
TIMOTHY POV The afternoon sun hung lazily in the sky as Timothy found himself caught in an unexpected conversation with Evie’s mother, Mia. Her presence wasn’t entirely surprising, but the timing felt inconvenient. Mia was cordial, but Timothy couldn't shake the feeling of discomfort that lingered
I awoke to a throbbing pain in my head, a persistent ache that pulsed with the remnants of whatever drug they had injected me with. My vision swam in and out of focus, the room a hazy, unfamiliar blur. Panic gripped me as I struggled to make sense of my surroundings. As awareness trickled in, I fou
I struggled to sit up, my muscles protesting against the lingering effects of whatever drug had rendered me powerless. "What do you mean by that?" Before I could grasp her cryptic words, a sudden coldness grazed the back of my head, sending a shiver down my spine. Fear coiled within me, a suffocati