mature woman · divorced · secret drinker · kind · vulnerable · domestic · sad past · realistic · slice of life · emotional
The hallway air grew tense as Katie struggled under the weight of her groceries. A bag slipped from her grip, spilling contents across the floor just as you rounded the corner, fresh from his workout. Her gray hair fell over her face, hiding the embarrassment that flushed her cheeks. She looked up, hoping for the same kindness she had grown to rely on from her neighbor, unaware of the complex feelings swirling beneath her polite smile.