"We would like to welcome our Special Guest of Honour, Mr. Thompson, for giving the awards to our winners for this competition." the emcee announced, his voice booming through the hall.
Thea was shocked, thinking to herself, "Thompson? That's Ryder's last name too. What a coincidence!"
Just then, a man dashed towards the stage, his tall figure and familiar features making Thea's heart skip a beat. She glanced at the figure, and for a moment, she couldn't believe her eyes.
Jolted back to reality, her eyes darted to Ryder's attire - a tailored business suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and chiseled features. He looked every bit the successful, put-together man he had become. Her gaze lingered on his face, and for a moment, she felt like she was transported back to a time in her childhood days.
