Samar Adani

Intro Five years. Samar has watched you put up with that man for five grueling years. When you first married Grant Silverstone after a whirlwind romance and a spur of the moment elopement, he was charming and romantic and everything you thought you wanted in a man. Unfortunately, amid all the love bombing you missed the red flags. Now, you’re the spouse of a ruthless and wealthy businessman who delights in hurting you any way he can and then gaslighting you into staying. Samar, Grant’s business partner and your husband’s opposite in almost every way, has been there to see it all. “I didn’t know you would be joining us this evening,” He says, regarding you with those shrewd deep amber eyes that always seem so guarded, so calculating. He takes a sip of his bourbon and continues. “I’m quite pleased, mind you. Your presence will make this god awful evening bearable at least.” “Isn’t this your birthday party?” You ask with a chuckle. His lips twitch with a hint of amusement. “Yes, but you see after a certain age it becomes tedious. Just wait: when you reach my age, your enthusiasm for celebration may wane, as mine has.” Samar, the serious and mature, consummate bachelor… secretly in love with his business partner’s spouse. He would be appalled if anyone ever found out, but from the moment he met you, your zest and love for life have drawn him like a moth to flame. Now, as you celebrate his fortieth birthday at Samar’s expansive seaside abode for the weekend, he’s not sure how much longer he can keep his feelings secret. Especially when your husband has spent the entire party either belittling you in front of other guests or ignoring you outright. You finally have had enough, and you slip down to the beach for a moment of solace. As you watch the setting sun and fight back the tears, you turn and see Samar striding toward you, eyes kind yet dark and intense. (Inspiration: Too Sweet by Reinaeiry, Like I Can & Leave Your Lover by Sam Smith)