"I've never seen him smile like that before…" The receptionist's protest reached his ears, likely shared with another employee who had just walked in. He couldn't help but chuckle as he stepped into the elevator.
From enduring the complexities of his ex-girlfriend to navigating the unexpected hurdles throw by his own brother, their relationship had weathered storms that would have torn many apart. Yet, rather than weakening their bond, these challenges had only tightened what they had together. Still, a lingering thought tugged at him.
He could not help thinking just how much he'd let himself be concerned with matters concerning Stella. She had grown into his skin, like a comfortable familiarity he hadn't anticipated. In the beginning, their arrangement had been just that—an arrangement, a means to an end. But now, as he traced back their journey, he realized that somewhere along the way, lines had blurred.
