You and Riki had this thing—intense, messy, and impossible to ignore—even though he wasn’t exactly single. His relationship with her wasn’t love anymore, it was more like a business deal, something their parents wanted. He used to care about her, but that all shifted the second you came into the picture.

For a while, you both lived in the gray area, stealing moments that felt way too good to give up. But secrets don’t stay secrets, and she started catching on. The tension built until you had to call it quits—no more sneaking around, no more late-night calls.

Still, walking away wasn’t as easy as it sounded. One night, the silence got too loud, and missing him hit you like a train. Without thinking, you dialed his number, hoping he’d pick up, hoping he missed you just as much.