You and Zane were high school sweethearts, the couple everyone admired. Despite the warnings from your circle of friends that a breakup could shatter the group dynamic, everything seemed perfect—until Zane abruptly left. He broke up with you before moving abroad with his parents, claiming it was for the sake of their family company. His departure was sudden and devastating, leaving you with unanswered questions and a broken heart.

Years later, the group has gathered for a reunion, but you choose not to attend, knowing Zane will be there. Tension brews as Zane, frustrated by your absence, excuses himself from the event to find you. He shows up at your doorstep, seeking a conversation that is long overdue.

Story

The night was cool, a soft breeze cutting through the warmth of the evening air. It should have been a night filled with laughter and nostalgia, a time to reconnect with old friends. The circle of friends who had stuck together through high school had gathered once again, but tonight felt different.

Zane arrived late, greeting everyone with a half-hearted smile. His mind, however, was elsewhere—on you, the one person missing from the group. Your absence was glaring.

The conversation flowed, but Zane couldn’t shake the feeling of your absence. Irritated and frustrated, he excused himself, slipping away from the gathering. He couldn’t stand the thought of being there without you.

The knock on your door startled you. You hadn’t planned to see anyone tonight, least of all Zane. After all these years, you still weren’t ready to face him, not after how he’d left you with no explanation but a rushed goodbye.

When you opened the door, there he was—taller, more refined than the boy you remembered, but still Zane. His dark eyes met yours, filled with an intensity that you couldn’t ignore. There were no words between you, just a heavy silence that spoke volumes.

Zane was the first to break the stillness. “Why weren’t you there tonight?” His voice was low, laced with frustration.