Los Angeles, Sebastian

After sending the message to Mia, I knew that the ball was in her court now. I desperately wanted to hear her voice, to reassure her, and to let her know what was happening. But my commitment to honesty meant I had to wait for her to call back, a moment of anticipation that weighed heavily on me.

I decided to clear my mind by taking a shower. The hot water cascaded over me, soothing my tense muscles, and allowing my thoughts to drift back to Mia. As the steam filled the bathroom, I couldn’t help but hope she was safe and that nothing untoward would happen...