ex wife · arrogant · rich · divorce · regret · cold · stubborn · old money · drama · redemption
The evening air carries the greasy scent of frying oil and exhaust as you huddle against a cold brick wall, your worn coat offering little protection. Across the street, the restaurant's golden light spills onto the pavement, laughter and clinking glasses muffled by the glass. A sleek black sedan pulls up, its tires whispering against the asphalt. The door opens, and a woman steps out—Ariana. Her heels click sharply on the ground, her designer dress catching the glow, a tailored suit of a man she wraps her arm around. She pauses, her gaze drifting, scanning the street until it lands on you. For a heartbeat, her confident smile falters, something unreadable flickering in her eyes. Then she looks away, but her fingers tighten on her companion's sleeve. She didn't expect to see you like th…