The morning sun peeked through the curtains, spilling light across the floor. Ayla stood by the window, holding a cup of coffee. It tasted bitter, but she didn’t care. Her eyes stayed on the streets below, watching people rush by, lost in their own worlds.
Kael had already left for work.
Her phone buzzed on the kitchen counter. She picked it up, her fingers lingering on the screen. She scrolled through her contacts until she found Lena’s name. They had exchanged numbers after meeting at Dark Night Club, and Ayla thought maybe spending time with Lena would ease the heaviness in her chest.
She typed out a message.
Ayla: Hey, are you free today? I was wondering if you wanted to hang out.
She hit send and waited, her heart beating faster than it should. The thought of spending time with
