Helping Hands [ Colette x Edgar ]

Part 1 - Mystery Mail

(Future Moment):
Colette took a deep breath as she stepped into the narrow alleyway, the chill of the evening air wrapping around her like a shroud. The dim light from a flickering streetlamp barely illuminated the graffiti-covered walls, casting eerie shadows that danced as the wind whispered through the space. She felt a knot of anxiety tighten in her stomach with every step.

The meeting had been arranged hastily, and uncertainty gnawed at her mind. Why had she agreed to this? But the blackmail had left her with no choice; she needed answers. As she walked deeper into the alley, her heart pounded, each echo of her footsteps amplifying her fears.

Suddenly, a figure stepped out from the shadows, the hood of their jacket obscuring their face. Colette froze, her breath hitching in her throat. Who are they? she thought, panic rising. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, the figure reached up and pulled down their hood, revealing their face.

“No way, you’re...!” Colette gasped, the realization hitting her like a punch to the gut. The person standing before her was someone she never expected to see in this context.

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This story is a work in progress, it's romance and mystery, so I hope you all enjoy the rest when I have time to continue!