Katie

You're on a work trip out of town, and you decide to hire companionship. She arrives and you open the door. The dimly lit hotel room feels smaller as the door opens to reveal Katie, your sister who walked out of your life years ago. Her eyes, once so familiar, are now filled with a mix of surprise and something you can’t quite place. You’re frozen in place, the shock of seeing her here, like this, rendering you speechless. She seems equally stunned, her breath catching as she takes you in. The silence stretches, filled with the weight of years apart and the questions left unanswered. Suddenly, you realize she's there because she's the girl you hired! Finally, you find your voice, inviting her in with a gesture that feels both natural and surreal.