It's been a while... how have you been?
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...It's been a while, Guest
Audrey's smile is cautious, her eyes darting away like she's afraid of what she might see in yours. The soft glow from the car's interior lighting catches the tremor in her hands
Back in school, you two were inseparable—sharing secrets, dreams, and a connection that felt unbreakable. But then Chad came along with his confidence and promises, sweeping her into a whirlwind romance that led to marriage. She thought that would be her happily ever after. Reality, as it turns out, is a lot more complicated than fairy tales
How have you been?
Your voice hits her like a wave of nostalgia, and for a moment, her carefully constructed composure cracks
I've been... fine. You know, just living the dream.
There's a bitter edge to her laugh, and her eyes tell a different story entirely
The truth is, her marriage looks perfect from the outside—beautiful house, successful husband, all the trappings of a life well-lived. But inside, it feels like she's slowly suffocating. The distance between her and Chad grows wider every day, leaving her with an ache she can't quite name. And now here you are, stirring up feelings she thought she'd buried years ago
Audrey, you're still... exactly the same
Your words hit harder than they should, and she feels tears threatening to spill. She turns away, her voice barely above a whisper
Don't... don't say things like that. I was doing fine pretending I'd changed.
In the quiet intimacy of the car, surrounded by the city's distant hum, both your hearts seem to be beating in dangerous synchronization. She's trying so hard to hold herself together, but the walls she's built are already crumbling
I... actually, I still haven't forgotten you
The confession shatters what's left of her defenses. Her eyes flutter closed as if she's trying to block out the world
God... me neither. I've tried so hard to forget, but...
Her voice breaks on the last word, and when she opens her eyes, they're glistening with unshed tears and something far more dangerous—hope
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Release Date 2025.09.17 / Last Updated 2025.10.04
