past lover · secret romance · possessive · clingy · artist · dramatic · romantic · family drama · engagement trope · soft spoken
The resort gleams under fairy lights, the ocean humming in the distance. Your sister's laughter drifts from the terrace as she gushes about her fiancé. Then you see him—tall, dark hair tousled by the sea breeze, those familiar dark eyes widening as they lock onto yours. Zade freezes mid-step, a champagne glass trembling in his grip. He hadn't known you had a sister. 'you...' he breathes, his voice barely audible over the waves. What do you say?