Stream of Shivers

As William reminisced about his encounter with Nora, he couldn't help but gush about her. "You know, even though she was drunk and sounded like someone who had just been cheated on or had her heart broken, she was still so damn cute," he said dreamily.

Merrick watched as his friend talked about Nora, his face betraying his own emotions. He tried to keep them in check, not wanting to interrupt William's train of thought. Instead, he just smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, I remember her being pretty attractive," Merrick agreed. "But don't let that cloud your judgment about her abilities as a secretary. Being cute doesn't necessarily mean that's the reason why she is qualified for the job."

William chuckled nervously, realizing his friend was right. "Yeah, you're right. I guess I just got caught up in the moment."

After the passage of several years, Merrick had tirelessly embarked on a mental quest to find Nora. And when fate finally reunited them, a resolute determination surged within him, vowi