Ties That Linger

Clara

“Okay, see you later, Clara.”

I turned slightly at the sound of my name and nodded with a polite smile. “See you later.”

As the elevator doors began to slide shut, my eyes drifted to the side without thinking, and that was when I saw her.

Gwen was leaning casually against the wall of the elevator, her posture relaxed, her lips curved into a pleasant smile. But when her gaze met mine, someth