UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS

Ari was walking toward the gym, her thoughts still focused on the day ahead and how she would spend her time there. She had promised herself she wouldn’t think about Leo, but the memories of their recent encounters still lingered in her mind, stubborn and persistent. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts as she entered the gym, determined to make the most of this time with Mia and focus on herself for once.

As she rounded a corner near the entrance, she suddenly collided with someone. The impact was enough to jolt her out of her thoughts, and she staggered back slightly, catching her breath. She looked up to apologize, but the words caught in her throat as soon as she saw who it was.