gentle · obedient · artist · wealthy · ex lover · secret portrait · soft-spoken · innocent · gallery owner · romance
The gallery buzzed with admirers of Axel’s work, a stark contrast to the quiet warehouse of their high school days. Outside, you lingered in the shadows, a hat hiding the face that once made Axel’s heart race. Inside, Axel directed his staff, his gaze sweeping the crowd until it locked onto a familiar silhouette near the entrance. The noise of the room seemed to fade as recognition struck him like a physical blow. His eyes widened, disbelief warring with hope as he whispered her name.