[COMPLETE] If i could turn back time

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Lily was the kind of person who could light up a room with her infectious laughter and radiant positivity. Her eyes sparkled with an unquenchable zest for life, and her bubbly personality was a magnet for joy. She was the youngest of the trio, and her vivacious spirit was a constant source of energy for her friends. However, beneath her sunny exterior, Lily was grappling with her own set of challenges.

Academically, Lily was facing a tough time. She was a hardworking student, but the mounting coursework and the pressure to perform well were taking a toll on her. She found herself staying up late into the night, poring over her books, only to wake up the next morning feeling drained and exhausted. Despite her best efforts, her grades were slipping, and the fear of failure was casting a long shadow over her usually cheerful demeanor.

Despite her academic struggles, Lily felt the need to maintain her positive facade. She didn't want Mia and Ava to worry about her, so she kept her struggles to herself. Every day, she would put on a brave face, her smile never faltering, even when she was feeling down. She became an expert at hiding her worries behind her radiant smile, her laughter echoing a little too loudly to cover the silent cries of her overwhelmed heart.

However, keeping her struggles to herself only added to Lily's stress. She felt alone in her struggles, trapped in a cycle of worry and exhaustion. The pressure to maintain her cheerful demeanor was becoming a heavy burden, and Lily found herself on the brink of breaking down.

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One day an argument broke out between Lily, a college student, and Ava, who was already working. Ava had given Lily some advice about her studies, suggesting she should focus more and avoid distractions. Lily, however, took Ava's advice as criticism, feeling that Ava was meddling in her life.

The misunderstanding escalated into a heated argument. Ava felt that Lily was not taking her advice seriously, while Lily felt that Ava was being too controlling. This resulted in a rift between them, their cheerful camaraderie replaced by uncomfortable silence.

Caught in the middle was Mia, who was close to both Lily and Ava. She felt torn between her loyalty to Ava and her sympathy for Lily. The tension between her friends deeply affected her.

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It started on a regular day when Ava visited Lily at her college. Ava, noticing Lily's stress about her studies, offered her some advice. She suggested that Lily should focus more on her studies and avoid distractions. Ava's intentions were good; she was concerned about Lily and wanted her to do well.

However, Lily took Ava's advice the wrong way. She felt that Ava was criticizing her and trying to control her life. "You're not my mother, Ava," Lily snapped, her words sharper than she intended.

Ava, taken aback by Lily's response, defended herself. "I'm just trying to help, Lily," she said, her voice firm. "You're not taking your studies seriously."

The argument escalated quickly. Words were exchanged, feelings were hurt, and before they knew it, there was a rift between them. Ava left the campus, her worry for Lily replaced by frustration. Lily was left behind, her heart pounding and her mind filled with regret.

In the days following the argument, an uncomfortable silence fell over the trio. Ava and Lily avoided each other, their conversations limited to necessary discussions about Lily's studies. The cheerful atmosphere they usually shared was replaced by a tense quietness.
Caught in the middle was Mia. She felt the tension deeply and missed the laughter and shared moments that usually filled their gatherings. She was torn between her loyalty to Ava and her sympathy for Lily. She wanted to help mend their friendship, but she didn't know how.

One day, Mia decided to talk to Ava and Lily separately. She spoke to Ava first, trying to understand her perspective. Ava expressed her concern for Lily and her frustration about not being understood. Mia listened, offering Ava comfort and understanding.
Next, Mia spoke to Lily. Lily expressed her frustration about Ava's advice and her feeling of being controlled. Mia listened, offering Lily comfort and understanding.

Having heard both sides, Mia realized that the argument was a result of a misunderstanding. Ava's concern was mistaken for control, and Lily's frustration was mistaken for negligence.

Mia, having understood both Ava and Lily's perspectives, decided to bring them together. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she also knew it was necessary. She invited them both to a café they used to frequent, a place filled with memories of their shared laughter and camaraderie.

At the café, the tension was palpable. Ava and Lily sat across from each other, their eyes avoiding contact. Mia, feeling the weight of the silence, decided to break it. She spoke honestly, expressing her feelings about the situation and how much she missed their friendship.

Mia took a deep breath before she began. "I know both of you are upset, and I understand why," she started, her voice steady. "But I also believe that this argument is a result of a misunderstanding."

She turned to Ava first. "Ava, your advice to Lily came from a place of concern. You were worried about her and wanted her to do well. But Lily," Mia turned to her, "felt that your advice was a form of control. She felt that you were trying to dictate her life."

Mia paused, letting her words sink in before she continued. "And Lily, your frustration with Ava's advice was because you felt it was unsolicited. You wanted to make your own decisions. But Ava," she turned back to Ava, "saw your frustration as negligence towards your studies."

Mia looked at both of them, her gaze steady. "Both of you had valid feelings and concerns. But instead of communicating them, you let them turn into an argument. You both care about each other, and that's why you were hurt."

Mia's words hung in the air, a silent plea for understanding and reconciliation. She hoped her words would help Ava and Lily see the misunderstanding that had led to their argument.