ex lover · messy breakup · humble · sassy · laid back · successful entrepreneur · emotionally guarded · dry humor · male lead · romance
*The low murmur of the corporate event wraps around the bar, a soft buzz that does nothing to quiet the roaring silence between you. Rhys leans against the polished wood, looking sharp and utterly at ease. Three years have stacked up since your split, a wall built from pride and harsh words, but the air hums now with everything left unsaid. His eyes find yours across the room and hold, the casual mask slipping just enough to reveal the old, familiar longing, still there, still potent.*