ONE NIGHT WITH THE DON

as deep in contemplation. Noon approached, and a blend of melancholy and tension

ated her instantly, drawing her in like a moth to a flame. With his easy smile a

ionship bloomed fast, leading her

n Sophie's mind, akin to the poetic words of a smitten writer. She found herself

o, Sophie's worl

ormal occurrence to see Dre's name on her phone screen, but the

" Dre had said, his wor

ment, pacing back and forth in the living room like a trapped animal. Tension hung

ie. I've been se

ing to make sense of this. Her fing

re..." Pain tightened in her chest, constri

" he hesitated, "I care deeply for you, b

mbness spread through her as she pack

swirling around in her mind. How could she have misunderstood Dre's intentio

sight tugged at her heart, causing a sharp pang. She couldn't help but wonder: Where

oticed. She steeled herself, concealing her emotions behind a mask

together with the same old routine, occasionally interrupted by brief moments of despair

tranquil haven of her own apartment. She engaged in various activities such as readin

t healing would arrive in due course, but for the present moment, she permitted her

hings, her mind still on Dre's final words. She left the office, the

sorry wasn't enough t

ocated affection. The sharp pang of Dre's dismissal lingered like a sour tast

nience store. The bright fluorescent lights created sharp shadows in the aisles. She reache

her like a dense mist. She cracked open a bottle, the crisp sound of fizz cutting through the stillnes

ind - the shared moments, the whispered promises. She couldn't help but wonder: How had everything falle

ie. She clutched the bottle tightly, finding solace in the fleetin

and isolation. The room darkened, the only sound the clock'

oping to find comfort in the numbness of being drunk. However, despite the alcohol's numbing effe

sleep offered a brief escape from the inner chaos. As she drifted into slumber, Dre's gho

Sophie succumbed to sleep's comforting embrace, fin

at the next day would bring clarity, healing, and the strength

in weeks echoes in her mind - the voice of Dre. Memories of Dre