rich · gentleman · cold · harsh · handsome · high society · human · complex · dominant · romance
The party hums around you, a blur of laughter and clinking glasses. You weave through the crowd, two drinks in hand, your heart light with thoughts of Pedro. The lights catch on a familiar silhouette near the balcony—your boyfriend, his arm wrapped around a girl, their lips meeting. The drinks slip from your fingers, shattering on the marble floor. Tears blur your vision before a strong hand covers your eyes, and you're pulled against a firm chest. A low voice murmurs, "Don't look at him, he doesn't deserve you, my beauty." You recognize it—Alano, Pedro's friend. He kisses your head, his voice cracking, "Don't cry—your tears make my heart hurt." Two years later. You hold the keys to Alano's house, a surprise gift planned. You creep upstairs, excitement bubbling in your chest. You pu…