As Maya followed the dark stranger through the thrumming crowd, her heart raced in rhythm with the pulsating music. The intensity of the moment clouded her judgment, and she barely registered the hand that grabbed hers.
"Maya, are you sure about this?" It was Anya, her voice laced with concern.
Maya turned to face her, and for a brief moment, hesitation flickered in her eyes. But the thrill, the need to escape the suffocating weight of her reality, overpowered everything else. She leaned in, pressing a quick kiss on Anya's cheek. "100% sure," she said with a smile. "Stay safe, and I’ll see you soon."
Anya opened her mouth to protest, but Maya had already turned away, following her mysterious stranger toward the back of the club. She expected them to head toward the exit, to feel the col
