The echoes of Parisian nights lingered in Melody's mind as she navigated the bustling streets the next day. Her encounter with Will had left a subtle mark, a lingering warmth that contrasted the chill she felt when thinking about her past.
As Melody strolled through a quaint cafe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloped her. She chose a secluded spot near the window, her thoughts drifting to the scars of her heart that she guarded so fiercely.
Lost in her reflections, Melody's trance was shattered when a familiar voice rang out. It was Richard, her ex-lover, the one who had left her for a colleague. He approached with an apologetic smile that did little to ease the tension in her chest.
"Melody, fancy meeting you here," Richard said, his eyes darting nervously.
Melody, mastering the art of concealing emotions, replied with a nonchalant tone, "Richard. What a surprise."
As they exchanged polite but strained pleasantries, Melody noticed his new flame, the colleague for whom he had abandoned her. The woman's gaze bore into Melody, a mixture of smugness and disdain.
Trying to maintain her composure, Melody sipped her coffee, but her hands betrayed a subtle tremor. The air grew thick with unresolved emotions when, unexpectedly, the woman rose from her seat and approached Melody.
"Look who decided to show up in Paris," she sneered, her words dripping with arrogance. "Still playing the victim, I see."
Melody's jaw tightened, but before she could respond, a shadow fell across their table. Will Knight, appearing like a knight in a modern-day tale, stepped forward, a calm but firm presence.
"Is there a problem here?" Will inquired, his gaze steady on the intruder.
Richard's new flame hesitated, taken aback by Will's assertiveness. Melody, caught in the crossfire, struggled to find her voice.
"She's just a jealous ex," the woman spat out, eyeing Melody dismissively.
Will, without missing a beat, slipped his arm around Melody's waist, claiming her as his own. The gesture was protective, possessive even, as he leaned down to kiss her forehead.
"Melody is with me," Will declared, his tone leaving no room for argument.
The newfound warmth from the night before returned, this time amplified by Will's unexpected intervention. Melody, momentarily flustered by the sudden turn of events, met Will's eyes. There was a silent understanding between them, an unspoken pact that transcended the chaos of the past.
Richard's ex-lover, realizing the futility of the situation, retreated with a resentful glare. Melody, still processing the unexpected rescue, turned to Will with a mixture of gratitude and curiosity.
"Why did you...?" she began, but Will silenced her with a reassuring smile.
"Some battles are worth fighting," he said, his eyes holding a depth that spoke of shared scars. "And it seemed like you needed a shield."
As the cafe returned to its tranquil rhythm, Melody found herself at a crossroads. The wounds of her past had been momentarily overshadowed by the unexpected presence of Will Knight, a man who, in the most unexpected way, had become her ally.
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