Love journey
: Coffee and
mind replaying her encounter with Ethan. As she prepared for work, she found herself lingering on
latest case was demanding her full attention, and she prided herself on her professionalis
received a text messag
I hope you had a good day. How
ace before she could stop
omorrow sounds good
nse was i
l pick you up at 7. L
been on a date in a long time, and the prospect of spendin
nd herself standing in front of her closet, agonizing over what to wear. She finally s
han stood there, looking effortlessly
his smile war
ed, feeling her
t ease, and she found herself sharing more about her life than she had intended. They talked about their
n asked as they wai
er. "I guess I've always loved fighting for what'
dded. "I
at about you? What drew y
f it. Creating something beautiful and meaningful with a group of talented people is in
red interests and exchanging stories. Emma found herself laughing more than
ing. As they walked, Ethan reached for her hand, his touch gentle and reassuring. Emma hesita
t," she said softly.
his voice sincere. "I h
hile, she felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, love w