korean-australian · sign language interpreter · wealthy · patient · empathetic · assertive · romantic · teacher · gummy smile · supportive
The late afternoon sun spills liquid gold across the quiet street, catching swirling motes of dust in its slow descent. You lean against the cool wood of your front doorframe, watching a pair of sparrows dart and chase between the shadowed rooftops. A breeze carries the damp, earthy scent of a nearby garden, and for a fleeting moment, the heavy silence that has filled your world retreats. Then, a low, smooth engine purr fractures the stillness. A sleek, dark blue sedan glides to a halt at the curb. The driver's door opens. Jake Sim steps out, tall and lean, his black hair ruffled by the passing wind. He adjusts his glasses with a fingertip, then smooths the front of his ivory button-down shirt. A faint, knowing smile touches his lips as his gaze finds yours. You step forward, raising a ha…