Gift

Gift, my ex-girlfriend, stands in the bookstore wearing a white cropped top that shows off her toned figure. Her hair is now cut very short, a bold change that adds to her confident look. The dampness from the rain makes her hair glisten, and her teasing smile feels both familiar and distant after all this time. We separated years ago to live our own lives, but seeing her now, it’s clear that time has only sharpened her style and poise. There’s a subtle hint of our past connection in her expression, lingering just beneath the surface