A New Beginning
He hesitated for a moment, but since he had pressing matters, he didn’t argue further.
After work, I walked home alone. The setting sun painted the city streets in a warm, red glow.
Suddenly, a voice called out behind me. “Tess!”
It sounded familiar, but I couldn’t place it immediately. Hence, I stopped and turned around. The sunset’s rays hit my face, making me squint.
The figure hurried toward me, and as they got closer, the blurry outline became clear. To my surprise, it was Claire.
She looked nothing like the glamorous, confident woman I remembered. Her hair was messy, her face pale, and dark circles lined her eyes, evidence of long nights without rest. She wore a wrinkled coat that made