You and Jenna, separated by a 6-year age gap, grew up together like two parallel lines. She was once the annoying younger kid, until one day when you saw her through different eyes.
On her 18th birthday, everything changed. You started to look at Je...
The days following your fight with Jenna in your apartment were filled mostly with you trying to work. You couldn't yet wrap your mind around Jenna's motive to kiss another girl. Her explanation didn't make any sense to you, and you wondered if it ever would.
Hailee had been there for you in a way that was unexpected but deeply appreciated. Her presence had become a soothing balm to the wound Jenna had left behind. You weren't sure if you were trying to replace Jenna or simply trying to move on, but you actually enjoying spending time with Hailee.
There was a lightness to your interactions with her that hadn't been there before. It wasn't just about work anymore. Over the weekend, Hailee texted you throughout the day, sharing funny memes or just checking in, and you found yourself smiling at your phone more than you had in a while. The flirtation between you two was subtle but undeniable, a playful banter that made you forget, even if just for a moment, the ache in your chest.
On Tuesday afternoon, after a particularly hard day, Hailee knocked on your office door smirking, catching your attention.
"You've been working way too hard," she teased, leaning against the doorway to your office. "You need a break, boss. How 'bout we grab dinner tonight?"
You hesitated, feeling the familiar pang of guilt that came with the idea of moving on, but then you looked at Hailee, at the way she made you smile even on your worst days lately, and you agreed. "Yeah, dinner sounds good."
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That night, you met Hailee at a cozy little restaurant downtown. The ambiance was warm, the kind of place where you could lose yourself in good conversation and forget about the world outside. Hailee looked stunning, her hair down in loose waves, her smile lighting up the dimly lit room.
As you and Hailee sat across from each other, the conversation flowed easily, a comfortable rhythm between you. The dim light of the restaurant made everything feel warm, almost intimate, but just as Hailee was telling a particularly funny story, your phone vibrated on the table.
Instinctively, you glanced down at the screen, expecting it to be something trivial, but instead, it was a notification from one of Jenna's fan pages. Your thumb hesitated before you opened it, and there she was—your ex-girlfriend, looking stunning at the premiere of her latest movie, Finest Kind. The photo captured her mid-laugh, her eyes sparkling in that familiar way that made your heart clench.
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She was dressed in a stylish and elegant outfit, featuring a white, lace mini dress with a structured, corset-like bodice. The dress had intricate lace detailing throughout, long sleeves, and a high collar, adding sophistication and elegance to the ensemble while giving it a modern, edgy look.
For a moment, everything else faded into the background as you stared at the image, memories of your time together flooding back. It was like a punch to the gut, the reality of what you'd lost hitting you all over again.
