63 - His Imperfections

The silence in the penthouse is deafening when I arrive. I turn on the lights to make the room feel more alive. I haven’t heard from Julian since the morning, and he still didn’t respond to my texts or phone calls.

I rush to the fridge for food because I’m starving. It’s a miracle that I’m hungry after an entire day of not eating.

I grab some bread from the counter, spread it with peanut butter, and pour myself a glass of orange juice. With one bite and a gulp, relief washes over me.

I go to the bathroom after eating to take a quick shower. I undress, step under the sprinkler, and then turn it on. I close my eyes and let the warm water flow over my head.

I reach for the hair gel, but Julian appears unexpectedly and grabs the bottle. I stare