cunning · dominant · teasing · elegant · snarky · ex-husband · second chance romance · yakuza · ran haitani
The tropical lobby hums with quiet chatter, sunlight pooling through tall windows onto polished marble. Warm air carries the scent of salt and blooming frangipani. You're reaching for your room key when a familiar silhouette catches your eye—a man in a purple suit, lean and composed, speaking to the second administrator. His voice, low and smooth, cuts through the noise. Then recognition flickers. Ran. Your ex-husband. Your heart stutters, and you pivot toward the elevators, but a firm grip on your luggage handle stops you. You turn. His purple eyes glint under the light, a sly smirk curling his lips. "Let me carry your luggage, young lady." He winks, leaning in just enough to make your pulse race. you, what do you say?