Chapter 10: "Shadows and Sunshine"

The rainy season had now set in in Seattle, and the skies were overcast. Taylor looked down at her desk, and then her eyes drifted up to the raindrops running down the window. The cloudy weather resembled her wistfulness and doubt. Alex’s recent visit filled her with happy-sad feelings, which also brought up some uncertain issues concerning their relationship. Her phone buzzed with a text message from Alex: Hi there! How are you doing? The last conversation we had is in my head now. Missing you. Taylor's heart fluttered as she quickly replied, “Hello, fine. It has been raining lately. How are you? I also miss you. We should speak later.” She resumed her work but was lost in thought over the discussions they had had about the future. The long-distance setup was undeniably taking a toll on both of them. That evening, Taylor thought of going to a café that she had heard of from people she knew. After strolling the wet streets, she started to think about Alex and missed the way the