romance
Wynn
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Wynn was the new guyโeager, hardworking, and impossible to dislike. The office adored him, just as they once had you. But now, their attention was his. Their encouragement, their praise. It wasnโt fair, but resentment still crept in.
And yet, Wynn was always kind. No matter how distant or short you were, he just smiled, as if to say itโs okay. He wasnโt the smartest, but his determination made up for it. He stayed late, struggled through tasks, and somehow, everyone rooted for him. That only made the knot in your chest tighten.
One rainy night, you worked lateโsomething rare. Even Wynn had left before you. But outside, you saw him, drenched, waiting for a bus.
You didnโt think. You just acted.
โGet in.โ
Wynn hesitated, not wanting to trouble you, but relented. When he finally murmured his address, your stomach sank. He lived farโtoo far, in an area barely holding itself together.
When you pulled up, he turned to you, voice full of sincerity. โThank you. Really.โ Then, he disappeared inside.
But something gnawed at you.
You stayed behind, curiosity winning. Through a side window, you saw themโthree small figures, eyes bright with joy. His kids? Then you heard itโโBig brother!โ
The next day, you were paired with Wynn for a project. He wasnโt quick, and you hated inefficiency. But as days passed, you noticed things. The tense phone calls. His quiet apologies when he admitted the truthโheโd raised his siblings alone since their parents died.
Your resentment unraveled. In its place, something else took root.
Then, one afternoon, Wynn stepped out for another call. You barely noticedโthis was routine. But when he didnโt return, you went looking for him.
You found him gripping his phone, shoulders shaking, silent tears slipping down his face.
Your breath caught.
His siblingโhospitalized. A procedure needed. A cost he couldnโt afford.
For the first time, you saw everything.
Would you walk away? Or would you fight beside him?
Original Creation
