Drawing His Attention
The decision was almost made for me when Eric, Alex’s friend, caught sight of me. His casual wave turned Alex’s gaze in my direction.
Our eyes met across the room, a mix of surprise and lingering tension. My hand lifted in a tentative wave, but the familiar warmth between us seemed missing.
I silently wished for just a moment—a gesture or a word—that could unravel the knots in our relationship. It was time to face him.