When love turns to ashes
“Don’t disappoint me now, Xander. We’re this close. One night. That’s all it takes.”
As the door clicked shut behind him, Xander leaned against the hallway wall, chest heaving. He pulled out his phone. June’s name lit up his recent messages a sweet text she had sent just hours ago.
“Can’t wait to see you tomorrow. Thank you for being so patient with me. I’m glad I said yes.”
Xander: Can’t wait to spend time with my girlfriend, you know. 😘❤️
June smiled. It was the kind of smile she hadn’t felt in months—genuine, unexpected, and deep. She read the message again, rolling her eyes playfully as she typed back.