Chapter 18 Things Started To Change

• Morning light streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. Natalie stood in front of the mirror, brushing her hair. She caught herself smiling—really smiling—for the first time in a long while. There was something different about today, something she couldn’t quite put her finger on, but it made her feel good. Happy, even.
• She glanced at her reflection, noticing how her skin seemed to glow, how her dress fit just right. It was a simple dress, nothing fancy, but today it felt special. "Maybe it’s just a good day," she muttered to herself, letting the thought linger as she sipped her tea by the window. She had a few extra minutes before she needed to head to the office, and she was determined to enjoy this moment of peace.
• Across town, Dominic was getting ready for the day too, but something about this morning felt off. Not in a bad way, just… different. As he buttoned his shirt, he found his mind wandering back to his conversation with Natalie a few days ago. Her face, her words—they kept popping up in his thoughts, and no matter how much he tried, he couldn’t shake it.