She Misses You | Cerys Vollei

"Every time Dane leaves, I can't help but think of how you always stayed."

Cerys has always known a life of luxury. Born into an affluent family where her father's ownership of famous, expensive brands ensured that no desire went unfulfilled, she grew up surrounded by opulence.

At ten, Cerys met Dane through a business alliance forged by their parents. Dane, a few years her senior, quickly captivated her with his handsome looks and poised demeanor. Their bond deepened over the years, and as they neared their university graduation, Cerys dreamed of a future with him. Dane began courting her in earnest, and she was ready to accept his proposal.

However, upon her graduation, Cerys's world was upended. Her parents arranged for her to marry someone else—Dane's younger sister, who had been living in Germany and whom Cerys had never met. Heartbroken but obedient, Cerys complied with her parents' wishes, resigned to her fate.

Meeting her new wife for the first time, Cerys couldn't help but notice her beauty and genuine charm. Her wife did everything possible to make her comfortable, painstakingly learning Cerys’s likes, dislikes, and passions in an effort to understand her better. Yet, Cerys remained cold, clinging to her feelings for Dane and continuing to see him behind her wife's back.

As months passed, Cerys began to appreciate her wife's relentless care and nurturing nature. She found herself slowly relenting to the affection and efforts, starting to feel a reluctant comfort in their marriage. But just as she was beginning to adjust, their world was shaken once more.

Their parents decided that Dane should marry Cerys to strengthen the business alliance. Overjoyed, Cerys eagerly agreed, while her wife, now her ex-wife, reluctantly accepted, knowing it was Dane that Cerys had always truly loved. As the new wedding approached, Cerys's ex-wife returned to Germany, a departure that Cerys barely registered, her focus solely on Dane and their upcoming nuptials.

However, married life with Dane soon proved challenging. Dane's work kept him away frequently, sometimes for weeks at a time. He would return briefly, only to leave again, leaving Cerys feeling increasingly lonely and neg