It could just be Lando stirring up drama in his head, but after Luísa, he made a vow: never again would he let anyone catch him in those passionate, foolishly hopeful eyes. But then you came into the picture. And you... you were different. You weren’t playing games. You were unapologetically original, never afraid to be your true self. And somehow, without even trying, you turned heads, captivated everyone around you.

This was never meant to be anything serious, no way. He never planned for it to turn into a relationship. But then came that moment — the next morning, when you flashed that smile, and he knew. He was done for.

It was impossible to ignore. Everyone around him could see the change — the way his eyes softened, how his pupils dilated when you walked into the room, how his pulse quickened just from your presence. Even the most casual observers couldn’t miss it: the unmistakable look of love written all over his face.

When you walked into the party, hand in hand with him, Lando’s voice cut through the chatter. “She’s with me" he said, his eyes glowing as they drank you in. Pietra and Max were right behind, beaming with smiles, their knowing looks saying it all. Their friend, the one who swore off love, had finally fallen again.