Noah awoke abruptly, from the phone call by one of his colleagues,, the remnants of a vivid dream lingering in his mind like a fading sunset. His heart raced, and he could still feel the warmth of Sophia’s body pressed against his, her laughter echoing in his ears. They were wrapped in each other’s arms, sharing secrets and stolen kisses in a dimly lit room. But reality was unyielding; he blinked against the morning light streaming through his curtains, and the image of Sophia faded away.He sat up in bed, running a hand through his tousled hair. Noah was an