Finally, as the evening sun cast long shadows across the venue, he gathered the courage to approach Lila. Each step felt heavy, laden with years of silence and unspoken truths.
“Lila,” he began, his voice a mixture of uncertainty and curiosity. She met his gaze, unwavering.
“Alexander,” she responded, her tone cordial but distant.
“Are they…?” The question hung in the space between them, both knew the answer.
