Our Forever, Forgotten

ny of shouts from street vendors, the rustling of people hurrying past, and the occasional laugh of children playin

en he

ers, catching the golden afternoon sunlight, and her serene expression contrasted with the chaos around her. Adrian froze, his breath caught somewhere between his che

time slowed. He was convinced she noticed him, but before h

rough architectural books for inspiration when he noticed her again. She sat by the large arched window,

dds of seeing her again in a city this vast seemed impossib

ld shatter whatever delicate magic lingered between them. Instead, he chose a seat a few rows behind her, o

trace of vanilla perfume in her wake. Adrian sat there for a while, staring a

wasn't an accid

ter now, styled into a neat bob. She wore a light blue dress that brought out the warmth of her brown eyes. Adrian alm

Gathering all his courage, he waited for her to place her order an

e steady despite the nervous

eyes widening sligh

said, a small, teasing smile tugging at his

curled into a soft laugh. "That's.

the back of his neck. "I've just seen you around a co

a smile. "I'll take that

replied, exte

led at how natural it felt, as if

t her stories. She had a knack for observing people, drawing inspiration from the mundane moments of l

topics. Emma spoke about her love for sunsets, her belief that every one was unique, an

the background. It wasn't until the barista announced the shop's

from her seat, "I suppos

anting the moment to en

ed. "I'd

ter, as if respecting the connection blossoming between them. A

sparkling in the dim light.

down it was more than that. This was the begin