The obsession

on his lips as he navigated the office. He walked into the office with a bounce in his step, a secret smile on his lips. The memory

g every detail in his head. Each time he glanced at his phone

hink about was how everything felt right, ignitin

t work, surrounded by the mundane, after his magical evening with Clara. The way she laughed at his jokes, her genuine interest in

familiar sounds of keyboard cl

his date. He found himself humming along the radio, hi

er desk, her heart warming a

onnection they had formed during their date. She couldn't help but smile, feeling a

bright moments she was beginning to share with Michael. Clara knew she had to be cautious, to protect this fragile ember of joy that

to understand the battles she had fought, the fear thatstill flickered in her heart because of Phil's presence in her life. But as she

ed how much his happiness me

Instead, she chose to embrace his happiness, at least for now, hoping that their bond would grow stronger, giving her the courage to eventually

pang of guilt, she knew she just had to find a way to tell him about Phil, to be free from this burden she bore. The situation that made their da

k would make it burst. She longed to tell him, to be honest, but the fear of his reaction, the fear of hurting him, held her back. Instead, she simply smile