Ian

Another week gone by with no trace of Heather no matter the resources I poured into finding her. My brother Tyler chattered away in the passenger seat, still hung up on some mystery woman he'd briefly crossed paths with. Meanwhile Heather continued to haunt my every thought.

We were driving through yet another idyllic small town, eyes peeled for any hint of Heather. Just then a woman wandered absently into the road ahead. I slammed the brakes, tires screeching as our eyes met with a jolt of recognition - Heather!

She stood frozen, staring dumbly as if unable to comprehend my sudden appearance. My heartbeat quickened, but irritation followed...