Goodbye, My Love

“I’ve chosen some appetizing desserts for you already. However, feel free to ask for anything else you fancy. The chefs here hail from every corner of the world, I promise you’ll relish the experience.” His words flowed as he casually draped his hand over Loraine’s. She didn’t pull away.

Her eyes fell onto the menu, yet her mind focused on the warm sensation radiating from his grip. As their skins mingled, a subtle tension quietly built up.

At that very moment, Marco’s phone, positioned nearby, abruptly vibrated, emitting a disruptive ringtone that shattered the otherwise perfect sweetness of the moment.

A look of irritation crossed his face as he silenced the call.

Yet, the phone was determined, ringing once more.

The palpable tension dissipated, and Loraine paused before suggesting,

Angela’s Library

might want to take that. It could be

sent an apologetic look her way but didn’t step away. He

you need to get to

or schedule. Her tone was stern,

do with the paternity test. He

here! Now! You have to! Marco,

made Marco pause, his brow

ended

the dial tone buzzed, Loraine looked

behavior, she inquired, “Marco,

put the phone aside, pushed down his emotions and smiled at her. “It’s nothing serious… Not worth a mention. Tonight, our date