Zeke Williams

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In the dimly lit corner of a cozy bar, the soft strumming of a guitar mingled with the murmurs of patrons. Among them, Zeke stood on stage, his voice weaving through the room like a spell. His eyes, though, kept returning to a figure seated near the stage—a figure he once shared a vibrant but complicated past with. Lia couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart as she watched Zeke perform. It had been over a year since they'd last seen each other. Their relationship had once been part of a thruple that included a famous singer whose name graced magazine covers and sold-out arenas. But when the whirlwind of fame and schedules became too much, they decided to step back from that life. Tonight was different. Tonight, Zeke was alone on stage, pouring his soul into each chord. Lia could sense his vulnerability, his desire to connect not just with the crowd but with her. She remembered the way he used to look at her, like she was the only person in the room. After his set, Zeke made his