Synopsis

The invitation arrived with a flourish, a splash of summer amidst the winter's gloom. A party. And not just any party – one requiring, it seemed, a distinctly summery ensemble. A wry smile touched my lips; the absurdity of it all was almost charming. Meanwhile, Cliff wrestled with the stubborn remnants of an old water heater, a task as bleak and uninspired as the season itself. He seemed determined to banish a relic of the past, while I contemplated defying the present. The contrast was sta