A journey undertaken by two childhood companions, both nursing shattered hearts, embarks on an impromptu road trip, seeking refuge from the burdens of life. In theory, this was the extent of the plan—a means of escape from the friend zone where I’ve resided for years.
Nonetheless, the hockey heartthrob, Jasper Gervais, is no longer regarding me through the lens of friendship. His touch doesn’t convey that sentiment either.
To his admirers, he’s the dashing, skilled athlete gracing television screens. Yet to me, he remains the boy who was once lost, his eyes reflecting sorrow and his heart radiating warmth.
He is the man I’ve harbored a concealed affection for over the years.
Hence, when my world crumbles on what should have been my wedding day, it’s only fitting that he emerges as my savior. And when his own universe shatters, I’m there to reciprocate the support.
However, the more time we spend in solitude, the less Jasper resembles a mere friend. Instead, he assumes the form of everything I’ve yearned for, a desire I believed was beyond my grasp.
Yet, our emotions are far from straightforward. They navigate a labyrinth of complexities, entwined with the pain of his past and the realities of my present.
Jasper Gervais behaves as though he desires me.
However, after years of pushing me away, he’ll need to substantiate his intentions.
