Childhood friends. That’s what you limited you and Lyney’s relationship to. Friends who grew up with one another. Nothing less; nothing more.

But even as you grew your separate ways—he became a well known magician and you a successful person in your respective interest—you could never quite sever your connection (or perhaps infatuation) with him.

“Ladies and gentlemen, now for a volunteer!” the magician exclaimed before his eyes landed on you in the audience, “Oho? A familiar face?”

Shoot.