A Message Across the Street

In the quiet corners of this town, a small secret was about to

be shared this evening. Mei stood on her terrace, gazing at the

sky, unaware of the nervous eyes watching her nearby. Across the street,

Haru held a crumpled piece of hope tightly within his trembling hand. With a gentle

toss, the message took flight, bridging the gap between their two

worlds. She found it resting near her feet, a simple paper

ball containing his number and a promise