TIMELESS LONGING

bustling crowd at Grand Central Terminal. People rushed past, their footsteps echoing on the polished marble floor, a blend of conversations, laughter

e sharp contrast between the warmth of the terminal and the chill of the autumn air sent a shiver down her spine. She wrapped her s

was a fresh start, a chance to leave behind the shadows of her past. She glanced at the towering sk

block brought new sights-the street vendors selling hot dogs, the art students sketching in the park, an

eek lines and large windows that seemed to welcome her. She paid the driver, grabbed her suitcase, and headed inside.

receptionist greeted her wit

oved in," she replied, trying to

rd. "You're on the fifteenth floor. Welcome!

e heart of the city, and now she was finally here. The elevator doors slid open, revealing a hallway lined with do

reet below. Lila set her suitcase down and wandered through the apartment, taking in the neutral colo

her coat and stepped out into the crisp air, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. The s

esh Brews and Good Vibes." The smell of roasted coffee beans wafted through the open door, ent

said to the barista, a young woman wit

replied, her hands moving exper

l artwork hanging on the walls, and the soft music playing in the backgr

hecked her emails, reminding herself that tomorrow would be her first day at work. A new job at a

nline: a brilliant entrepreneur with a reputation for being tough but fair. Part of her was excited

rson had their own story, their struggles, just like her. She felt a sense of camarad

s beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the city, and she felt a wave of co

way that felt comfortable and familiar. She hung up her clothes in the closet and placed

iling. For so long, she had felt trapped in a life she didn't want. But now, with each

thoughts. It was a message from h

y treating you? I hope

p. After sending the message, she placed her phone down and let her mind wa

eling a mix of excitement and nervousness about what tomorrow would bring. She closed her eyes,

haps even a chance at love. With that thought in mind, she drifted off to sleep,