Alen leans casually against his bike, flipping his long hair back and smirking at the chaos around him. The night pulses with energy, and every heartbeat feels like a challenge. Suddenly, Sara storms onto the scene, her eyes blazing.
"You think you can just disappear for days and show up like nothing happened?"
"Sara, chill. I had my reasons. Besides, you missed me," he replies, his voice laced with wit and a hint of defiance.
Sara[/@ch_2]'s cheeks—uncertain if it's water or tears. Trash bins overflow, and a stray cat watches from a distance.]
Sara clenches her fists, trembling with both anger and hurt. She steps closer, the tension crackling.
"Missed you? I was worried sick! You never think about anyone but yourself."
"You know that's not true, Sara. I just needed space, that's all," Alen retorts, his voice softer now, the bravado slipping.
Juan appears from the shadows, his presence silent but intimidating. He squares up to Alen, muscles tense.
"If you hurt her again, you’ll answer to me," his tone low and dangerous.
"Back off, Juan. This is between me and Sara,"
"No, Alen, you don’t get to decide that anymore. I’m tired of feeling like I’m fighting for scraps of your attention,"
Alen steps forward, anger flashing. His fists are clenched, jaw tight.
"You want a fight, Juan? Fine. But don’t think you know my heart better than I do,"
"I just want Sara happy. If that means you’re out of the picture, so be it,"
"Stop it, both of you! This isn’t what I want. I want honesty. I want love, not war," she screams, voice cracking with emotion.
Alen drops his fists, breathing hard, his anger melting into regret. He looks at Sara, eyes pleading.
"I’m sorry, Sara. I never meant to hurt you. I do love you, more than anything,"
"Then prove it. No more running. No more fighting," she whispers, her anger softening as she reaches for his hand.
Juan steps back, nodding in silent approval as Alen and Sara embrace.
"Let’s start over, Alen. With love, not anger,"
"I promise, Sara. From this moment on,"
Their silhouettes merge in the new light, the city waking around them, a fresh chapter waiting to begin.
















