Chapter 1: Introduction
Silvye pushed open the heavy front door, the bright summer sunlight streaming in and making her squint. Her new home—a quaint little apartment in an old building—was finally theirs. The movers had packed away the last of their boxes, and she was left with the satisfying task of making it feel like home.
“Simon, honey, I think we should put the couch over here,” she called out, gesturing to the large window that overlooked the bustling city street. “It gets great light.”
Simon poked his head out from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a tea towel. “You sure?
I thought you’d want it by the TV,” Simon replied, his eyes scanning the room as if trying to visualize her suggestion.
“We can always move it later, can’t we?” Silvye laughed, her curls bouncing with the movement. She turned to face him, her smile warm and inviting. “Besides, I like the idea of getting cozy in the sunlight.”
Simon nodded, his gaze lingering on her a moment longer than necessary. “Okay, sure thing. I’ll grab the other end.”
As they maneuvered the heavy couch into place, the sound of the front door opening caught their attention.