take a look

 "Good morning, Princess. I did as you said. Take a look." 

Attached was a photo of Karim's ring finger with my initial drawn on it. A smile spread across my face, and I felt a warmth in my chest. Even though it was just a simple gesture, it meant the world to me.

"Thank you, Karim. It's perfect," I replied, my fingers trembling with emotion. Although it was a silly request, he still completed it.

I got up from the couch and stretched, feeling a bit more hopeful about the day ahead. I hoped the editors would see the potential in my work and give me a chance.

I checked my email, hoping for a response. There was nothing yet, but I reminded myself that these things take time. I decided to work on the next chapters of my story, just in case it got selected. 

Hours flew by as I lost myself in new chapters. 

 The words flowed effortlessly, and by the time I looked up, it was already late afternoon.