The room fell silent the moment Kolton opened his mouth. Every pair of eyes turned toward Kimi, sensing the weight of what was about to unfold. This was the story they had all been waiting years to hear.
The mystery that had torn apart two people who once seemed inseparable was finally going to be revealed.
Kolton fixed his gaze on Kimi, a cruel smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he began.
"There once was a player who believed love was nothing but a waste of time. He never gave any girl more than a passing glance. Until one fateful day..."
His smile disappeared, replaced by something darker as memories surfaced.
Kimi refused to meet his eyes. She stared down at the coffee table, her fingers twisting together in her lap. The pain of remembering was written across her face, and Kolton's words were like salt in an old wound.
Kolton noticed her discomfort and let out a bitter laugh before continuing.
