The Night Before I Knew Him
"Alright. I’ll call you guys later — my phone’s about to die."
Before Leila can say goodbye, the phone takes its cue.
I plug it in, roll to my side, and close my eyes.
And just like that, I’m in that dream again, like a routine—
Except this time, it isn’t silly like the last one.
It’s freaking real.
(SONG RECOMMENDATION: Street by Doja cat)
The restaurant is quiet, dimly lit, warmer than before. The light softens everything except him.
Mr. Grande sits across from me, his arms folded, and gaze sharp. I'm not sure what I’m wearing. It’s not important. What matters is how his stare pins me like a blade.