Status Updates From The Guest Room

Girl wants to be stalked so bad. Lol. It's a little embarrassing, actually.

Tess digs through Arran’s things and finds a bronze ribbon and strand of hair, sparking questions she can’t shake. A wine-fueled walk spirals into grief for Rosie and loneliness that won’t let go. At Hampstead Heath, guilt over missed calls crushes her as she returns to the spot Rosie was found, sensing her perfume and the weight of unanswered questions. 💔🌙

☕ Chapter 5: Tess meets up with Nalika for a quiet catch-up that feels calm on the surface but carries an undercurrent of tension. Their chat shows Tess trying to stay composed while Nalika adds warmth and normalcy 💐