Whispers Between Us

and bustling, a sea of people rushing in every direction, but in her little corner of the café, there was an eerie stillness. She was used to

. But despite her success, Maya couldn't escape the nagging feeling that something was missing. She had it all-a promising caree

her from her thoughts. She glanced at t

y going? Still on f

er life for years-a dependable, steady presence she could always count on. They'd grown up together, their families close-knit

, like coming home after a long day. The kind of love that could be counted on. He was the kind of man who wou

er to add more-something flirty, something that would hint at her deeper feelings for h

r thoughts drifted to Liam. Her st

around the edges, and yet somehow magnetic in a way that drew you in without you even realizing it. He had the kind of charm that could make you feel like you were the only

hadn't come withou

she was better off with someone like Ethan-someone who could give her stability and a future. Bu

in. Another message,

sy, but I was thi

ages that always made her feel seen, like he understood her in a way no one else did. Bu

," she replied, her fingers h

f conflicting emotions. Ethan, with his steady love and unwavering presence.

stepped inside, and Maya's heart gave an unexpected jolt. Ethan. He smile

familiar, and it eased the tight

y of making her feel safe, of making her feel like everything was going to be okay. But even as he took the seat across from her, Ma

l on me," Ethan teased, setting

question lingered in the air, unspoken. Would she ever cancel on

"I'm not sure. You've

hough her thoughts were miles awa

didn't know the truth-not about her feelings for Liam, or the quiet storm that had been brewing inside her for

the choices ahead of her. Ethan was there-reliable, loving, the man who would always be by her side. But Liam was also

ng for certain: she couldn't keep living like this. The whisper