Observing From Afar
As I approached, my eyes locked onto Alex. His laughter shared with his coworkers echoed in the air, a sharp contrast to our tense last meeting.
It was as if our argument had lightly drifted from his mind, like clouds after a storm. The sight felt like a pinch to the heart, seeing him so unfazed while I carried our unresolved fight like a heavy stone.
Before stepping inside, I hesitated, wondering if now was the right time.