A Knock At The Door
The moment’s sweetness and newfound clarity were abruptly interrupted by a sharp knock at the door, yanking me from our plans like an unforeseen twist. “Who could that be?” Emily murmured, curiosity flickering across her face. The timing felt strangely deliberate, as if the universe had dropped another piece into our unfolding puzzle. We exchanged a glance, silently agreeing to find out who was there.

A Knock At The Door
Tom’s Surprise Visit
I opened the door to find Tom standing there, a grin of unmistakable recognition on his face. “Hey, look who decided to show up!” he exclaimed, his voice tinged with surprise. Tom—my brother’s old friend—being here was enough to send the day spinning in an unexpected direction. Emily stepped forward, greeting him warmly, while I struggled to process it. What had brought him here after all this time?

Tom’s Surprise Visit