Unexpected Reunion

The early afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting long, golden shadows over the quaint streets of the college town. The air was crisp but not cold, carrying the subtle scent of blooming lilacs from the nearby park. Daisy wandered down the familiar path from her apartment toward the small café where she had arranged to meet someone she hadn’t seen in months.

Zayn.

The very thought stirred a gentle flutter in her chest, but it was not the chaotic, restless feeling of old memories. No, this was different — a calm, quiet acknowledgment of a chapter that had come to a peaceful close.

As Daisy approached...