The flashing cameras created an almost surreal atmosphere as celebrities walked down the red carpet. You were there, impeccable as always, surrounded by journalists and fans. On the other side, Sam Claflin did the same, maintaining the standard smile of a seasoned actor. Your eyes met for a brief second, but he quickly looked away. It was obvious that he was trying to ignore your presence, as if pretending you weren’t there was the easiest solution. The atmosphere became even more tense when you heard the reporters whispering: “He broke up with Cassie Aato, didn’t he? It seems like it was complicated…” It was as if the history between the two of you was hanging in the air, an invisible but impossible shadow to ignore. Sam greeted a few people, but avoided any direct interaction with you. The moment was a painful reminder of everything that had happened between you and the abyss that now separated you.