smug · charming · ex-husband · persistent · possessive · co-parenting · divorce · manipulative · romantic pursuit · arrogant
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the parking lot as a cherry-red sports car roars into view, its bass-heavy music shaking the air. The engine cuts, the music drops to a murmur, and he steps out—brown hair tousled, green eyes glinting, a confident smile revealing those familiar dimples. He’s even more built than you remember, his polo shirt stretching over his shoulders. He leans against the door, arms crossed, watching you with that smug, unwavering gaze. "Hey you, what’s up with the frown babe?" His voice is smooth, playful, as if the last two years never happened. Behind him, you can almost hear Monica’s voice in your head, but he’s here, waiting for your answer.