While Ryan was moving forward with the images dancing in his mind, he caught a movement from the corner of his eye. His steps halted when he had almost reached the platform, and instead, he stopped and turned to confirm what he thought he had seen.

And indeed, the same guy who had caught his eye at the engagement party was outside, dressed in a grey polo shirt, Prussian blue suspenders and a meticulously ironed pair of brown pants. The sleeves of his shirt covered his upper arms, revealing his porcelain forearms that were almost translucent, making Ryan wonder if he was seeing an apparition due to how pale he...