The days following the rain-soaked encounter blurred into a rhythm of avoidance and inevitability. Ethan threw himself into the project, tweaking elevations and coordinating with contractors, but Lila's presence lingered like sea salt on skin, unshakeable. She'd show up for shoots, her camera clicking methodically, their conversations clipped, all they talked about were light angles, structural highlights. Yet each glance carried the weight of what hadn't been said, the almost-touch in the trailer echoing unspoken.One evening, as the sun dipped low, painting the dunes in amber, the investor hosted a casual progress dinner at a seaside tavern. Ryan and Sarah were there, toasting milestones, their laughter a reminder of normalcy. Ethan arrived late, sliding into a booth beside Ryan, who nudged him with a beer. 'You two making magic out there?' Ryan asked, nodding toward Lila across the room, where she chatted with the client, her sundress swaying as she gestured animatedly.Ethan for
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