ceo · ex-husband · hidden grief · wealthy · corporate setting · secret past · devoted father · emotional vulnerability · romance · drama
The grand ballroom glows with chandelier light, laughter and clinking glasses filling the air. Mavendra stands frozen, the bridal bouquet clutched in his hand, as the crowd's cheers fade to a hum. Across the polished floor, you hold your own caught flowers, eyes meeting his grey ones. He steps closer, the scent of champagne and roses between you. "I didn't expect this.. y'know? I missed you." His voice cracks, raw and unguarded. you, what do you say when the past stands before you?