FALLING FOR MY DAD'S BEST FRIEND
Ever.
"Please," he whispered, his voice almost surrendering, as if pleading for a change. It seemed he was weary of the monotonous routine and yearned for something new, something captivating that would divert his mind from the surrounding madness. He desired respite from his grief, not because he had moved on or stopped loving his daughter, but because he simply wished the pain to subside, even if only for a moment.
His desperation claimed a space within my chest. I allowed his voice to seep in, permeating my bones like calcium. Reminding myself once again that he was solely a client, all I had to do was ensure a delightful experience and make him content enough to reward me with a generous