73. PRISTINE

~ Zoie’s POV ~ “Oh wow, this place is nice!” Landon chirped as he walked into Zoie’s college apartment. He was smiling as he glanced around the room, noting the marble countertop, the big TV, the cloud couch in the living room, and the big windows with views of the great Palo Alto. Zoie, on the other hand, felt a pang in her chest as she stepped inside. Every inch of this apartment reminded her of Asher. He used to make breakfast for her in that kitchen, they used to watch car races on the big TV, and they used to watch the sunsets through the big windows, cuddling on the couch. What is this place now without him? It feels strange. It doesn’t feel like home… “So, which one’s my room?” Landon’s voice pulled her out of her thoughts. Zoie mindlessly pointed to Asher’s door. But when Landon started approaching it, she realized Asher’s room had been turned into this makeshift playroom. She quickly raced to his door and stopped Landon from nearing it. “Actually!” she squealed. “Do you… wanna