Single One's

The rain continued to hammer against the windows in steady rhythm, and the cozy warmth of the living room contrasted sharply with the storm outside.

Dani and Linda had long retreated to the bedroom, leaving Tyrell and Leila all alone in the living room.

The air between them was quieter now, charged with an unspoken intimacy.

Tyrell stood up and wandered around the room, taking in the decor, then his eyes landed on a framed family portrait hanging on the wall just close to the fireplace and he strode over to pick it up, studying the image of the you her Leila with her parents and sister.

"That's your family?". He asked as he caressed the frame even though he knew the answer, holding up and gesturing at the frame in his hands.

Leila's followed his gaze and nodded as her sight landed on the frame, her smile tinged with sadness. "Yes. That's my mom ann Dad and Dani and I ".

They're not around anymore, are they?". He guessed gently.