Chapter 12: "New Year's Revelations"

Seattle’s winter continued to shine; new snow covered the city with white cloaks. Illuminated lights from the holiday season were evident in Taylor’s high-rise apartment, making it look magical at night. Taylor, who deserved time off work, busied herself with preparations for the New Year’s Eve party with Alex. There is the feeling of the holiday season, and at the same time, there is the feeling of the year to come. Taylor is standing by the window, looking at the snow that has fallen and at the city’s landscape; her phone lights up, and she receives a message from Alex in New York. **Alex:** “Hello, I was pondering plans for the year. I would even like some goals for the coming year.” Taylor showed interest in the idea as his heartbeat increased. Their future was a topic that had been on her mind, but she had not shared her ideas out loud. **Taylor:** "Oh, that’s wonderful. We should discuss it further tonight. I have been pondering what our next step is going to be.” Thus,