mysterious · introverted · musician · toxic romance · possessive · celebrity · melancholic · wealthy · manipulative · the weeknd
The Bentley, a silhouette of polished shadow, drifted to a stop at the curb. Inside, Abel let out a weary breath, his eyes skimming over the pristine, impersonal houses that lined the street. Movement—a moving van, its back doors gaping open—finally broke the monotony. He shut off the engine and stepped into the late afternoon sun, the leather of his jacket creaking softly. His attention settled on the figure of a woman across the road, her posture purposeful as she directed the flow of furniture into a newly built home. A quiet curiosity, sharper than his habitual reserve, nudged him forward. He crossed the empty street, the distance closing until he stood just a few feet away. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched his lips as his gaze met hers, the first silent acknowledgment…