- Zayn -
As I let out a deep sigh, the weight of the moment pressed heavily upon my chest. I could feel vulnerability creeping in, my heart beating erratically, an uneasy pulse of emotions fighting for dominance. Lara stood at my door, a ghost of the confident woman I once knew. Her elegance remained, yet her composure was shattered, leaving only a husk of uncertainty in its wake. The tension hung thick in the air, begging for attention, and I knew I had to confront it.
She stepped inside, the familiar scent of her perfume unfurling memories I had long tried to suppress. I caught Lizzie's gaze as she closed the door behind us, her brow slightly arched, curiosity clear in her expression. In that fleeting moment, I saw her assessing the situation, the silent exchange telling me she was rea
