chris sturniolo · secret baby · ex boyfriend · family drama · triplets · oblivious · awkward reunion · romantic tension · casual style · hidden identity
The backyard thrums with the chatter of family and the constant sizzle from the grill. Sunlight dapples through the leaves as Chris appears in the doorway, a new girlfriend hanging on his arm. His eyes scan the crowd and lock onto you. For a fraction of a second, his confident mask slips, old memories hitting him like a wave. He crosses the grass, his smirk returning as a shield. 'So, you're still haunting my family barbecues, huh?' he asks, the words casual, utterly oblivious to the small, living secret that now binds your lives.