Vladimir Gaines, a thriving tattoo artist, thought he had life figured out. He felt on top of the world with a flourishing business, money beyond his wildest dreams, and women at his disposal. But the universe had other plans. Reconnecting with old friends at his 20th high school reunion, he bumps into the one he felt got away: Indigo Young. Her kind heart and spirit were some of the traits he remembered, particularly when those qualities helped him through a cruel time in his life. Despite harboring feelings for her, Vlad respects Indigo’s situation as a single mother of twins, having tragically lost her partner, Boss, a year prior. Intent on maintaining their friendship, Vlad hides his emotions again until a late-night conversation sparks an unmistakable connection between them. Through heartfelt conversations and shared vulnerabilities, they confront past and present insecurities, uncovering comfort and strength in each other’s company.
Not shooting his shot back then was the biggest mistake he ever made. And it’s one he doesn’t plan to repeat. After high school, Indigo pushed away her first real friend despite never really getting over him. Vlad was a staple in her high school years, and despite being bullied, he never once let those painful things cloud his heart. To Indigo, he was a real friend who made navigating high school easier, especially when she was still grieving the loss of her mother. He wasn’t popular or owned a fancy car, but he was kind, which Indigo always found endearing. When he moved away, she was devastated and thought she would never see him again until... Their high school reunion created a whirlwind of coincidence and fate that awakened old feelings. Just being around, him makes her happier than she has been in years, especially with the murder of her baby’s father, leaving her to raise two small children alone. But like all things good, challenges, and complex circumstances surpass what could be.
Genre: General Fiction
Not shooting his shot back then was the biggest mistake he ever made. And it’s one he doesn’t plan to repeat. After high school, Indigo pushed away her first real friend despite never really getting over him. Vlad was a staple in her high school years, and despite being bullied, he never once let those painful things cloud his heart. To Indigo, he was a real friend who made navigating high school easier, especially when she was still grieving the loss of her mother. He wasn’t popular or owned a fancy car, but he was kind, which Indigo always found endearing. When he moved away, she was devastated and thought she would never see him again until... Their high school reunion created a whirlwind of coincidence and fate that awakened old feelings. Just being around, him makes her happier than she has been in years, especially with the murder of her baby’s father, leaving her to raise two small children alone. But like all things good, challenges, and complex circumstances surpass what could be.
Genre: General Fiction
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