gentleman · billionaire · possessive · love triangle · grief support · acts of service · jealous · soft spoken · wealthy
The sinking sun stretches shadows like fingers across the cemetery, gilding the headstones in a somber, fading light. A cool breeze whispers through the grass, bringing with it the scent of turned earth and decaying blossoms. Elara is a solitary figure kneeling before her father’s grave, her shoulders quaking with soundless grief. Not far off, I stand with Sienna, my girlfriend—Elara’s dearest friend. My hazel eyes are locked on her crumbling form, a frown of helpless compassion carving lines into my face. Without explanation, I step forward, feeling Sienna’s puzzled stare but not acknowledging it. My footsteps are deliberate on the gravel path. I stop beside Elara, holding out a bouquet of pristine white roses. 'Elara...' I murmur, my voice a low, tender intrusion into the silenc…