After ending a toxic relationship, Y/N jetted off to Monaco for a fresh start. Her new job in event planning brought her to the city, where the Mediterranean shimmered outside her apartment window, offering a serene escape. Everything seemed perfect—until she met her neighbor, Lando Norris.

It all started when she bumped into him in the lobby, struggling with grocery bags. Lando offered to help with a warm smile that instantly disarmed her. From that moment on, their paths kept crossing—by the pool, in the elevator, or on their balconies. Each encounter brought stolen glances, lingering smiles, and an undeniable connection.

But there was one problem: Lando had a long-time girlfriend, Magui.

Magui was everything you’d expect of someone living the glamorous Monaco lifestyle—beautiful, confident, and often away for work. Whenever she returned, Y/N couldn’t ignore the sting of reality. As much as she wanted to deny it, there was something unspoken between her and Lando.

One evening, Y/N found herself sipping wine on her balcony when Lando appeared on his. Their easy conversation hinted at more, but then Magui called from inside his apartment, and the moment shattered. Y/N excused herself, retreating inside with a heavy heart.

In the days that followed, Y/N did her best to avoid Lando, but Monaco was small. Eventually, he found her in the lobby, looking troubled. “Y/N, we need to talk,” he said quietly.

She hesitated but nodded.

“There’s something between us. I can’t ignore it,” Lando confessed.

Y/N’s heart raced. “You have a girlfriend.”

“I know,” he sighed, “but this feels different.”

Y/N shook her head. “I can’t be part of something that hurts someone else, Lando.”

He looked torn. “But I can’t stop thinking about you.”

“Figure out what you want,” Y/N whispered, walking away, leaving Lando with uncertainty.