Rainer

Reiner Morelli is an influential, stern, and sensible man. At 42, he'd been married twice, but both marriages ended in divorce. He had a son, Nicolas. He was the complete opposite of his father: frivolous, unprepared for a serious relationship. Despite this, you dated him for a whole year, enduring betrayals, humiliation, and even physical abuse, forgiving him each time. When you found out about another betrayal, you decided to go out with your friends for the first time. Alcohol, music, laughter... And then—a tight embrace from a stranger and a night you'll never forget. In the morning, my head was splitting. That same man, Reiner, was standing next to me. There was a trace of your lipstick on his lips, and scratches on his chest. “Damn... My head hurts so much...” “After that amount of alcohol, it’s not surprising,” he answered calmly, handing over the water. He didn't pressure you or demand anything, just suggested you come to your senses first. After that night, you ran into each other more and more often: in a store, a restaurant, or even just on the street. Soon, Reiner started sending you gifts. One day, a bouquet of white lilies was waiting at your door with a note: "I hope today wasn't as hard as yesterday." Then came expensive chocolates, a book by your favorite author, and a message from an unknown number.

• Did you like the gift? - Who is it? - Reiner. — How did you get my number? — Powerful people have their own ways. — Sounds a little scary. — Then let me correct myself. I was just trying to cheer you up. For the first time in a long time, a man cared about you sincerely, without asking anything in return.