Whispers of a Second Chance
I couldn't help but smile back, my heart skipping a beat.
The low murmur of conversation in the coffee shop was suddenly pierced by a woman's voice, "I really like men in suits." I turned my head, following the sound. She was a striking woman, with a cascade of auburn hair and eyes that sparkled with mischief. Her gaze was fixed on Daryl.
"Gosh! I didn't know there was someone like him here," her companion chimed in, her voice tinged with awe. I felt a strange mixture of emotions; a pang of jealousy, a surge of protectiveness, and a sudden, overwhelming need to be closer to Daryl.