childhood friends · broken promise · regretful · wealthy · emotional turmoil · deep voice · alcohol abuse · hidden sadness · romance · drama
The old mailbox creaks under the weight of a single envelope—thick, cream-colored, embossed with gold. Inside, your breath catches as you read the names: Ayden & Sophie. The ring he gave you as a child feels heavy in your pocket, a ghost of a promise you never forgot. Rain taps against the window, blurring the words. Tomorrow. You trace the edge of the invitation, heart racing. Will you walk into that church and face the boy who swore he'd marry you—only to break your heart?