Los Angeles, Sebastian

Life had been an unrelenting whirlwind of chaos and uncertainty ever since the night of the shooting at Mia’s apartment. Now, I found myself sitting across from Mia on a plane headed to Los Angeles to meet my parents. The journey was a stark contrast to the turbulence we had experienced recently, but it was a necessary step in our lives.

So much had transpired since that harrowing night. There had been tears, screams, and a funeral. I had remained in New York for a few days to make arrangements for the funeral of my loyal security guard. It was the least I could do for a...