Chapter 173: A Gym date.

Eric's POV: Eric lay sprawled across his bed, The disarray of his sheets was a stark contrast To the order that Rose used to maintain. The room felt colder without her presence, And the silence seemed to mock him with the weight of his loneliness. He longed for the comfort that came with her soft sighs And the gentle pressure of her body nestled against his own. His heart ached for a closeness he had once taken for granted, And now, in the quiet of the night, He was painfully aware of the cost of his unfaithfulness. He glanced at the digital clock on his nightstand, Its luminescent numbers read '2:00 AM' like a verdict. A part of him argued that it was too late, That the hour was an unspoken barrier not to be crossed. Yet, the thought of hearing her voice, Perhaps sensing a sliver of the warmth He missed so desperately, spurred him into action. "Why not call her?" The idea planted itself firmly in his mind, Growing roots that tangled with his resolve. His hand tigh