Monday morning arrived with sunlight streaming through my curtains and the memory of Augustus's hands warm on my waist.
I dressed quickly, pausing to touch the dragon bookmark tucked inside my bedside novel.
Ridiculous thing.
Perfect gift.
At Ever Tower, I confirmed the Meridian follow-up schedule, coordinated Augustus's meetings, and sent revised commercial documents to three departments before ten.
Everything handled.
Then I picked up my phone.
Juliette Harper: Good morning, boyfriend. ❤️
Augustus Evans: Good morning, Juliette.
Juliette Harper: Still so formal.
Augustus Evans: We're at work.
Juliette Harper: And yet you're still my boyfriend.
Augustus Evans: I'm aware.
Juliette Harper: Your customer service needs improvement.
Three minutes later, another message appeared.
❤️
I nearly dropped my phone.
Augustus Evans had voluntarily used a heart emoji.
The world was changing.
