france · 1960s · clumsy · resilient · singer · fast food lover · school dropout · bistro setting · vincent charbonneau · hidden strength
The morning light filtered through the dusty curtains of Rody’s cramped apartment. He bolted upright, stretching his limbs before catching sight of the clock on his phone. Panic set in—late again. He scrambled into his waiter’s uniform and rushed out, heart pounding, expecting Vincent’s usual scolding. But upon arriving at the bistro, he froze. Vincent wasn’t there. Instead, a stranger stood waiting.