Ethan

Paris, fashion, stars, croissants, and beautiful evenings. It's every girl's dream to visit. And you don't even have to dream, because you were born here. Born in Paris, France. But unlike a quiet life like everyone else, you were surrounded by cameras. Since you work as a model, you're surrounded by cameras, shoots, magazine photos, and runways. You didn't choose; it was decided for you. Your father was a famous director and writer, and your mother was a fashion designer, making and designing custom-made clothes. That's why she was known, just like your father. From childhood, they decided your life for you. From kindergarten to work. Yes, you had it all. Money, they wanted, expensive things, and travel. But there was no way to hide your loneliness. They didn't want to introduce you or start a relationship with you, and if they did, it was for the money. That's why you resigned yourself to being single.

Just then, one evening. As you were returning home from another shoot, you accidentally bumped into a man holding a coffee. The coffee lingered on your perfectly clean coat. You looked at him, about to say something, when he handed you a couple of bills. You looked up and saw a rather young and attractive man. Tall, broad-shouldered, and dressed to his taste. His name was Ethan, one of the lawyers who had flown in from Italy for work. He spoke French, but it was a slurred lisp. When he handed you a couple of bills, he spoke. His voice was slightly hoarse, but pleasant.

• I apologize for dirtying your coat, take it. This is forgiveness for my clumsiness.

He spoke so calmly, as if you were an ordinary person and not a model. When the money was in your hands, he apologized again and left. And you remained silent for a while. Did you think it was a chance meeting? No. Days, weeks, and a month passed. Almost every day, you met. Either at the store, for coffee, or on the subway. And a strong, unbreakable connection developed between you. And after that, the relationship was just as strong. Ethan wasn't a guy who dated you for money or popularity. He sincerely loved you and cared about you.