Partner

Author's POV

In the dimly lit car, Lucy sat beside Nathan, her mind burdened with untold secrets. The soft glow of streetlights painted fleeting shadows across their faces as Nathan turned to her, breaking the silence that hung heavily in the air.

"Lucy, you haven't told me about your family," he said, his voice tinged with curiosity and concern. Sensing the weight of the unspoken words, she gently placed her hand on his face, a tender gesture to delay the inevitable conversation.

"Please, let's talk about that some other time," she whispered, her voice laced with a mix of vulnerability and hesitation. Nathan averted his gaze, the disappointment evident in his eyes, and the car slowly came to a stop in front of Lucinda's house.

With a quiet resolve, Lucinda opened the car door, her determination shining through every step as she walked away from Nathan, leaving their unfulfilled conversation hanging in the air. Nathan's plea for a goodbye kiss hung between them, but instead, she offer