Daniel’s Departure
The evening sun had bathed their favorite café in a golden hue the day Daniel had said his goodbyes. He’d been headed to another city for work, but Leonard knew it was more about putting distance between them and Lila.
They had shared a stiff handshake, their camaraderie buried beneath layers of unsaid words and unaddressed emotions.
The pain of losing a friend and the regret of allowing love to come between them still lingered.