They saw each other every day for the next week. Coffee shops became their refuge, art galleries became their playground, and the city transformed into something magical through Daniel's lens.
Falling Deeper
Claire found herself doing things she'd never done before. She took risks. She laughed freely. She let her guard down in a way that terrified and thrilled her equally.
"Come with me," Daniel said one evening as they stood on the rooftop overlooking the city lights. "To Paris. My exhibition opens there next month."
Claire's breath caught. It was madness. She had a job, a life, responsibilities. But in Daniel's eyes, she saw a future she'd only dreamed of.