Lydia POVI didn’t even let it settle.“Are you stalking me now?” I asked, my tone flat.He started explaining, something about business, about collaboration with the host, and I barely listened.“Nice to see you,” I said quickly. “Please excuse me.”And I walked away.I wasn’t ready for him. Not tonight. Not like this.I needed air.So I found my way to the balcony.Finally, quiet.The night sky stretched above me, clear, calm, filled with stars I hadn’t properly looked at in a long time. I leaned against the railing, letting the cool air hit my skin, letting myself breathe.And then“Beautiful, isn’t it?”I didn’t need to turn to know that voice.Dave.Of course.He didn’t stand too close. Just beside me, looking up like I was.“The stars,” he continued, almost casually, “they look simple from here, but every single one has its own system, its own gravity, its own chaos.”I glanced at him briefly, surprised despite myself.“You see that cluster there?” he said, lifting his hand just
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