I am sorry I let you go

The towering skyscrapers of the city cast long shadows over the bustling streets below as Daline hurried along, her worn-out sneakers barely making a sound against the pavement. She clutched her tattered resume tightly in her hand, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on her with each passing step. For months, Daline had searched tirelessly for employment, sending out countless resumes and enduring endless rejections. But as the bills piled up and her savings dwindled, the prospect of finding a job seemed more elusive than ever.

Lost in her thoughts, Daline barely noticed the sleek black car that pulled up alongside her, its tinted windows hiding its occupants from view. But as the window rolled down, revealing the handsome face of its driver, Daline couldn't help but stop in her tracks. Aiden. The name sent a shiver down her spine, stirring up memories she had long tried to forget. He was a dominant force in the business world, his name synonymous with wealth and power. And yet, despite his success, there was something enigmatic about him, a hidden depth that intrigued her. "Need a lift?" Aiden's voice broke through the silence, his gaze steady as he looked her over with a hint of curiosity. Daline hesitated, unsure of what to make of this unexpected encounter. But with nowhere else to turn, she reluctantly accepted his offer, sliding into the plush leather seat beside him. As the car pulled away from the curb, Daline couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled over her. She had heard the rumors about Aiden, about his ruthless ambition and his uncompromising nature. And yet, as she glanced at him now, she couldn't help but wonder what lay beneath the surface. "Where to?" Aiden asked, his voice softening slightly as he glanced at her from the corner of his eye. Daline hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But as she looked into his eyes, she saw a flicker of understanding, a shared sense of vulnerability that drew her to him in spite of herself. "I'm... I'm just looking for a job," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. Aiden nodded, his expression unreadable as he turned his attention back to the road ahead. And as the city lights blurred past them in a whirl of color, Daline couldn't help but wonder if this chance encounter was the beginning of something new, or the start of a journey that would lead her back to the past she had been trying so hard to escape.