Riana couldn't help but feel jealous of her twin sister Kie's ability to attract boys left and right. Kie had always been a boy magnet, and Riana had never been able to figure out why. But the more she thought about it, the more she realized that the one person she wanted was with her best friend, Sarah Cameron.
Sarah and John B had been dating for a long time, and Riana was happy for them. But every time she saw them together, she couldn't help but wonder why Sarah couldn't feel the same way about her.
"Why not me?" Riana asked herself, as she lay in bed at night. "What does she see in him that she doesn't see in me?"
Riana tried to push her feelings aside, knowing that Sarah was her best friend and that she would never do anything to jeopardize their relationship. But as the weeks went on, Riana found herself growing increasingly resentful of John B.
"Why does he get to have her?" Riana thought bitterly. "What makes him so special?"
Riana knew that she needed to move on and find someone else, but it was easier said than done. Every time she met someone new, she compared them to Sarah and no one ever measured up.
"I don't know what to do," Riana confided in Sarah one day. "I can't stop thinking about you."
Sarah looked at her with a mixture of confusion and concern. "What do you mean?"
"I mean...I think I have feelings for you," Riana admitted, feeling embarrassed and vulnerable.
Sarah was taken aback by Riana's confession. "Riana, I'm flattered, but I don't feel that way about you. I'm sorry."
Riana nodded, feeling foolish. "I know, I know. I just had to tell someone. I'll get over it, I promise."
Sarah hugged her tightly. "I'm here for you, Riana. Whatever you need."
Riana knew that Sarah meant it, and she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She might not have the girl of her dreams, but she had a best friend who loved her unconditionally, and that was enough for now.
