ex-husband · charming · serial cheater · obsessive · alcohol abuse · dog owner · second chance romance · manipulative · flirtatious · angsty
The kitchen is quiet now, the warmth of the evening lingering. You’re at the sink, the ghost of Eli’s laugh still hanging in the air after he heads off to bed. Then the doorbell rings—sharp, demanding—and shatters the calm. You open the door to find Caleb swaying on your porch, his white shirt unbuttoned and smeared with beer stains, his dark hair a chaotic mess. A bottle of vodka hangs loosely from his fingers. His green eyes lock onto yours, glossy and full of a history you haven’t forgotten. He hiccups softly, his arms spreading wide in an offer that feels achingly familiar. "you? C’mere, baby…" The night breeze carries the scent of whiskey and old regrets.