SUNDAY, 11th MAY, 2022.
At exactly 5:30 pm, Mark arrived at Garden Park. He parked his car and walked straight into the building, heading straight for the elevator while ignoring the front desk.
Mark took a deep breath as the elevator doors opened, revealing the familiar hallway on Elena's floor. He had been trying to picture what her reaction would be to him showing up in front of her door without a call even though he had informed her about their appointment a few days ago.
Stealing a glance at his wristwatch, he strode confidently towards Elena's apartment.
The hallway was quiet, with only the sound of his black Italian shoes that struck the tiled floor with each step, echoing in the emptiness.
Mark's gaze was expectant as he reached Elena's door. He glanced down at the small package in his left hand with a small smile playing at the corner of his lips. He couldn't help getting her a little present, and it was becoming a habit.
