The lyrics of his new song hummed in his head, a melody of regret and hidden burdens. He spent his life being the "Lion"—the man everyone leaned on, the provider who never flinched. But tonight, the weight of a hundred unspoken sacrifices had finally cracked the armor.
Costel froze. He quickly wiped his eyes, forcing a smile that didn't reach his gaze. "Hey, princess. Why aren't you asleep?" Costel Biju - M-a prins fata mea plangand | Official Video
His daughter didn't answer. She didn't ask what was wrong or why the "strongest man in the world" had wet cheeks. She simply climbed into his lap and wrapped her small arms around his neck, burying her face in his shoulder. The lyrics of his new song hummed in
The neon lights of the club were a blur, but for Costel, the world had come to a standstill. He sat in the velvet booth, a glass of untouched whiskey in front of him, staring at a photo on his phone. It wasn’t a photo of a lost love or a rival; it was a picture of his daughter’s first day of school. Costel froze