Estella feels uncomfortable at the party, hoping to talk to Alaric before he leaves for Paris. However, Mia interrupts their conversation, leaving Estella disappointed. Ember's taunts make her feel even worse.
Seeing Estella unhappy, Alaric's grandmother tries to cheer her up and includes her in the party. Meanwhile, Alaric enjoys himself with friends, focusing on keeping Mia engaged with himself.
He unintentionally neglects Estella, forgetting she needs his support. Despite being present, he prioritizes Mia's company over Estella's, unaware of her feelings at the party.
Estella, appreciative of Alaric's grandmother's kindness, nibbled on snacks and observed Alaric's joyful demeanor at the party.
Memories flooded in, reminding her of their shared past-movie nights, dancing, games, and various activities. Feeling melancholic, she yearned to depart and called her father, but the network failed her.
Determined, Estella headed towards the balcony on the first floor to get a proper network and call her father.
A horrifying scream pierced the air, propelling Estella to its source-an alarming sight of Alaric's grandmother hanging from the balcony.
Rushing to save her, Estella struggled to hold the old woman's slippery hands. Cries for help echoed, but because of the loud music in the party no one able to listen her cries.
Estella saved grandmother from falling off the balcony, but grandmother got badly hurt on her head and started losing consciousness.
The bleeding from grandmother's injury stained Estella's dress. Estella tried to wake her grandmother up, but the grandmother started feeling faint. Estella hurried to the living room to call Alaric for help.
Upon entering the living room, Estella frantically called for Alaric. Alarmed by her bloodied attire, he feared for her safety but noticed she wasn't injured.
Inquiring about the blood, Estella, mustering courage, indicated it belonged to the grandmother, pointing towards the balcony. Alaric dashed there, finding his grandmother faint and bleeding, which deeply alarmed him.
Questioning his grandmother, she tried to gesture toward someone, inadvertently behind Estella, leading others to assume she was pointing at Estella.
Ember accused Estella, who, in a traumatized state, couldn't respond. However, the situation worsened when Alaric, fearful for his grandmother, misunderstood the circumstances before he speaks something to Estella.
The ambulance arrived and Alaric focused on getting his grandmother to the hospital immediately.
Unable to defend herself, Estella was left in tears. The ambulance departed, leaving behind a shattered friendship and a distraught Estella.
Estella's father arrived quickly and comforted her with a hug, as he was aware of her distress. Seeking solace, she asked her father to accompany her to the hospital to support Alaric and his grandmother, knowing they needed her presence.
At the hospital, Alaric stood by the ICU window, visibly shaken, watching his grandmother's frail form connected to various medical wires.
Despite Estella's attempts to offer support, Alaric's distress led him to lash out at her, wrongly accusing her of his grandmother's condition.
Estella tried to explain her innocence, but Alaric, consumed by anguish, demanded she leave the hospital and declared the end of their friendship. Heartbroken, Estella left, tears streaming down her face.
Feeling the weight of Alaric's accusations and the shattered friendship, Estella's father embraced her and lent her his unwavering support. He listened to all the accusations hurled by Alaric but chose to remain silent, allowing Estella to express her emotions. Leading her home, he encouraged Estella to try and rest.
However, the night did not offer any respite for Estella. Despite her father's efforts to console her, she could not sleep. The pain of Alaric's accusations and the sudden end of their friendship tormented her throughout the night. Tears flowed endlessly, leaving her emotionally exhausted.
NEXT DAY
In the early light of the morning, Estella's father quietly entered her room, bearing a tray adorned with a steaming, delightful omelet and a refreshing glass of juice.
He intended to check on his daughter before he ventured to his office. However, as he approached her, he noticed Estella resting peacefully, her face marked by dried tears.
A wave of concern and sadness washed over him as he couldn't bear to see his daughter in such a state, especially after Alaric's hurtful accusations.
Anger flared within him at the thought of how Alaric had unfairly targeted Estella. With gentle care, he roused Estella from her slumber, finding solace in the embrace of his daughter's tears.
Comforting arms enveloped her, offering the warmth and support she needed. Encouraging her to partake in breakfast, he reassured her to cast away thoughts of Alaric and the others, advising her to rest.
As the day progressed into the afternoon, Estella awoke, the clock striking 2 pm. She cleansed herself with a shower and made her way to the kitchen, discovering her father preparing lunch.
Curious about his absence from work, she inquired, and he revealed that he had chosen to take the day off to spend it solely with her. Together, they savored the joy of a shared meal, father and daughter bonding over lunch.
Come evening, nestled comfortably on the couch, Estella and her father cradled cups of coffee. In a moment of shared intimacy, her father disclosed news of a promising job offer in New York.
However, he halted his decision upon considering Estella's schooling in their current city. Understanding her conflicted feelings, he presented her with the choice to remain at her current school.
Despite the school council's exoneration, Estella grappled with the unkindness of her peers, deciding she didn't want to return.
Empathizing with his daughter's plight, her father supported her choice and resolved to relocate to New York the following week.
Night descended, and Estella found herself seated on her bed, thumbing through an album adorned with snapshots capturing moments shared with Alaric from childhood to their teenage years.
A surge of resentment brewed within her as she contemplated Alaric's lack of support and his swift blame without granting her the chance to explain.
With resolve, Estella sealed the album in a cardboard box, a symbolic gesture marking her decision to turn her focus away from Alaric and her peers.
Determined to honor her mother's aspiration for her to become a surgeon, she resolved to channel all her energy and dedication into her future career.
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RomanceEstella and Alaric have been best friends since they were kids, and they've always been there for each other. But after a misunderstanding, Alaric started to hate Estella. So what happens when they meet up again after a few years? Will their differe...
