I gently press my hand against the window. It's snowing hard.
As I zone out into the loneliness of the empty office, I am watching myself being faded into the glimmer of the collapsing big city lights.
"Here you are!"
This voice belongs to someone who should be on another continent. I turn.
"I decided to surprise you." he caught my bewilderment "New Year wouldn't be the same without you."
I fear to move and scare away the fantasy I am obviously living.
He smiles coyly as in knowing how I feel and rushes me into a hug.
"I missed you, love. Let me take us home."
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Collection for contests and challenges
ChickLitThis is a short story collection: Chapter 1 - based on a prompt to be used by those who participate in October 2023 contest JustWriteBits: Autumn Hope. Prompt: As the golden leaves crumble under your feet, find the courage to release a long-held sec...
