THE MALL
It was a Saturday afternoon at the bustling mall, and Derek found himself in a familiar routine, shopping for his wife. The anniversary was around the corner, and he was determined to find something special—a gesture of love that would show her how much he still cared after all these years. As he absentmindedly wandered through the aisles of a jewelry store, contemplating necklaces and bracelets, something—or rather someone—caught his eye.
She was beautiful, striking even, with long dark hair cascading over her shoulders and a confidence in her walk that pulled his attention like a magnet. Her presence was electric. She wore a deep red dress that hugged her curves in all the right places, and her eyes, large and warm, had an intensity to them that sent shivers down his spine. For a brief moment, their eyes met. His breath caught in his throat, and his heart skipped…