Stigma

*SPIN-OFF FROM MY OTHER STORY INTIMACY*
*STANDALONE*

"But I have something that he doesn't." I gently pushed her raven hair out of her face, intently studying her dark, captivating eyes. "I love you, Lola. And even if it's the last thing I ever do, I'm going to prove it to you."

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stigma
ˈstɪɡmə
noun - a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

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He spoke to her as a dare.

The first thing he ever said to her was probably the cringiest pickup-line ever said. But it was all for humour, of course.

Until they woke up in his bed.

Instantly he became a stigma of that one fateful night.

Xavier Cartwright - a class clown, a drunk, a player, and a man with a reputation for using his undeniable charm, charisma and attractive looks for his own pleasure.
Yet a notoriously sweet guy - deep down.

A reckless life of partying and women comes with its own quirks. Especially when it's everyday.

However, when an exceptional woman enters Xavier's life, he realises he needs to settle down and grow up - a frightening prospect for him - if he stands a chance with her. Especially when he finds out he isn't the only one with his eyes on her.

Will he change his ways for the better and learn to live as a true adult in order to win over the beautiful woman he has fallen so deeply for?