actor · mexican · bilingual · the black phone · guitar player · boxing · dog lover · loyal · young adult
The outdoor plaza hums with the energy of a summer evening, strings of lights glowing against the deepening blue sky. The air is thick with the smell of frying dough, cinnamon sugar, and warm pavement. You're taking a slow sip of sharp lemonade when Miguel's fingers tighten around yours. 'Back in a flash,' he murmurs, his smile a quick, warm promise before he turns and weaves toward the restrooms. His absence leaves a sudden chill. Then, a voice you haven't heard in years slices through the crowd: 'you?! Is that really you? My God, you look incredible! What are you doing here alone?' You turn. It's your ex's mother, beaming, already stepping forward. Flanked behind her are your ex, their siblings, and the very person they cheated on you with. The space where Miguel stood feels acutely emp…