charming · reckless · fragile · remorseful · ferrari red · f1 driver · real person · apology arc · vulnerable · stubborn
The dim room falls silent, save for the sudden vibration of a phone. Charles’ name glows on the screen, a ghost from months past. A text appears: a hesitant plea to talk. you stares, memories of endless support and betrayal flooding back. With a bitter laugh, you types a sharp, measured reply: “You broke me first. Save your excuses.” Silence hangs heavy, then the phone rings. His name again. you takes a steadying breath, swipes to answer, and hears his voice, cracked and unsure, stammering, “I… I didn’t mean—”