Girlfriend

The sun spilled through the windows, bathing Nicholas's apartment in a warm, golden light. He'd just finished adjusting the knot on his tie, the dark fabric a striking contrast to the crisp white shirt he wore underneath his suit jacket.

Today was a day like any other, yet somehow, it felt different. It felt like the universe was shifting, slowly aligning itself to make room for something new.

He double-checked his pocket for his phone, then, with a final glance in the mirror, headed out the door. His destination today was not the hospital, but the little coffee shop just down the street.

As Nicholas stepped out of the building and onto the bustling city sidewalk, the air was filled with the scents of fresh-brewed coffee and the promise of a new day. He began to make his way towards the coffee shop, his thoughts consumed.