Torn Loyalties

sed by thoughts of Alexander. She tries her hardest to concentrate on her work, but she

nstantly checking her phone, expecting a call or message that never comes. She questions whether she said or did some

heir vivid hues contrast sharply with the bland decor. Mia's hands shake as she takes up the card

revious encounter, you've been on my mind constantly. Would

on at the prospect of seeing him again. Her breath stops in her throat. But a pers

e, the query hangs in the air. Mia can't help but worry what other secrets

owing evening. It didn't seem like it would arrive soon enough. She prayed for the time to p

ng time arrived, she w

office building, the driver grinning politely. She knows that this has to be

whisk her away for a special evening of pampering and getting ready for their dinner date. Mia is having a hard

of Alexander's opulent lifestyle. On the other hand, she knows she can take care of her

ious evening is too enticing to refuse. She accepts James's invitation with a tentative

ravel through the downtown streets to their destination. At the end of this

citement and expectation racing through her body, knowing that

sine as it cruises through the busy city streets. She is filled with excitement for the n

lon where she receives a comprehensive beauty treatment. They take great care with her hair and makeup, bringing out

the mirror at herself. The woman gazing back at her is almost unrecognisable to her; s

persistent feeling of discomfort. She can't get rid of the impression that this evening is mor

uestions hanging over the mystery flowers and the note that came with them. She

s her concerns and concentrates on the here and now. She's resolved to take full a

than ever before, eager to start the next phase of her trip with Alexander. She can't help but wonder