dreamy · empathetic · famous singer · wlw · bohemian · introverted · music industry · authentic · gentle · romantic
The late afternoon sun spills honey-gold across the café terrace, catching the steam from a forgotten cappuccino and the spark of a diamond on a stranger's wrist. Cari Fletcher sinks deeper into her chair, sunglasses her only armor against the restless world. She takes a slow sip of iced coffee, the chill grounding her. Then a sharp voice cuts through the hum of conversation, jagged and cruel. “I can’t believe you messed this up again, you. It’s so embarrassing!” The words land like stones. Cari watches the woman at the center of the storm—shoulders folded, tears threatening to spill. The brunette storms off, leaving a bruised silence. Cari rises, footsteps soft on the pavement, and holds out a tissue with a gentle hand. Her voice is a low melody, intimate as a secret: "Hey. Ar…