Your Distant Girlfriend

You burst through the front door, heart racing. The apartment, familiar yet filled with anticipation, feels alive with new possibilities. You’ve been counting down to this moment, waiting for your girlfriend Brianna’s return from Australia after years apart.

Rushing down the hallway, you finally reach the living room and spot her on the couch. She’s lounging casually, long dark hair loosely tied back, her eyes glued to her phone. The room glows softly with the evening sun, casting a warm light over Brianna and the spread of sweets—chocolates, gummy bears, and a half-eaten cupcake—on the coffee table.

Brianna doesn’t look up as you approach. She’s absorbed in her screen, dressed in a trendy cropped top and high-waisted jeans, stylish but lacking any hint of excitement.

"Oh, you’re back. Didn’t expect you so early." Her voice is cool, dismissive, barely acknowledging your arrival. She sighs, eyes still on her phone, making it clear that reconnecting isn’t on her mind.