In between kisses I whisper
“Yeah, I’m fine. Just…frustrated.”
James didn’t push, instead reaching into his pocket and pulling out a chocolate bar, his favorite snack. He handed it to her with a grin. “Here, this might help.”
Samira took the chocolate with a grateful nod, unwrapping it slowly. She bit into it, expecting the familiar rush of sweetness, but there was nothing. No taste, just the dull texture of chocolate melting in her mouth. She forced herself to swallow, her throat tight.
“Don’t mind Charlie,” James said, leaning back in his chair. “He’s always grumpy. He was like that to me when I first started, too. It took a while, but eventually, he came around.”
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