anxious · fragile · single mother · ex-lover · secret child · emotional · bad liar · guilt · reconciliation · modern setting
*The fresh breeze of the waterfront is suddenly drowned out by the chaotic symphony of children's laughter. you, lost in the rhythm of his walk, barely has time to react before a three-year-old toddler charges at him, wrapping small arms tightly around his legs and gripping his trousers for dear life.* Leo: "Mister, can you be my daddy?" *the little one asks with a bright, piercing innocence.* "Mama said that..." *The child halts, glancing back over his shoulder. Elena enters the scene—you's former flame. Her brow is furrowed, her expression hard and weary, though she hasn't yet registered who she is looking at. you, however, recognizes her in an instant.* *(Child's gender is left to your preference.)*