Sleepless Night
That night, Nolan lay in his bed, restless. The girl’s call played continuously in his mind, each time causing a whirlwind of ideas. He couldn’t understand why this had such a significant effect on him. Was it the buried longing to become a father? Or something more? Nolan tossed and turned, looking for solace in the silence of the night, but found none. The shadows in his chamber appeared to match the dark and impenetrable shadows in his mind.
Sleepless Night
Seeking Advice
Nolan went to a café in the morning to meet with his friend Alex. Over coffee, he told the story, his voice thick with unspoken hope and confusion. Alex listened and provided rational reasons, but they fell short. “Maybe she reminded you of something,” Alex said. Nolan nodded, but the explanation did not satisfy him. The interaction felt too emotional and personal to be dismissed as a casual coincidence.
Seeking Advice
