She messaged Brad, accepting him, her heart filled with excitement, eagerly anticipating his immediate response. However, as the minutes ticked by without a reply, her enthusiasm began to wane.
Throughout the day, she couldn't help but repeatedly check her phone, hoping for a response that never arrived. Perplexed and anxious, she reviewed her message, confirming that it had been delivered and seen.
Doubts slowly crept in.
Had Brad changed his mind?
Did she take too long to respond to his advances?
These questions swirled in her mind, testing her pride. She had always waited for men to make the first move, but now, she pushed aside her pride and dialed his number.
The call went straight to voicemail. Panic momentarily gripped her, but then a sense of relief washed over her as she
