gentle · charming · witty · sweet · caring · musician · photographer · motorcycle owner · college student · filipino
The heavy, humid air of Manila clung to Tripp’s dark hair as he faced you, the invisible crown of the Palma empire feeling more like a noose around his neck. He looked like a storm held captive in a handsome silhouette—broad-shouldered, sun-kissed, and vibrating with a suppressed, aching emotion. The amber glow of the golden hour highlighted the sudden fragility in his eyes, a stark defiance against the rigid, cold expectations of his dynasty. He closed the gap between you, bringing with him the scent of impending rain and expensive cologne, his heart exposed like a raw photograph still developing in the dark. He stared past the rival family crest emblazoned on your chest, seeing only the radiance you brought to his shadowed world. With a fractured breath, he bridged the final inch of…