"Why, Lucas?" Livana's voice broke as she felt hot tears streaming down her cheeks.
Lucas withdrew his hand from hers, his face cold and distant. "We were never meant for each other Livana," he said, voice void of warmth. "I can't go against my parents just for you."
Her heart clenched. "So, what was I to you? Just a distraction or a timepass tool?" She gripped his arms, her gaze searching his eyes, desperate for a hint of remorse, of anything real. "How could you be so heartless, Lucas?
Just say this is all a prank please"He looked away, his expression blank. "Enough Livana, forget all of this and move on. My engagement is being announced tonight and I am getting late.School romances don't last
-they're just... mistakes."He turned away, walking toward the reception as if she were a stranger.
Livana's knees buckled, and she fell to the ground, sobbing as her world shattered around her.
Everything was perfect till yesterday but everything shattered in one night!
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I was excited today because I was finally going to propose to her. I never imagined our friendship would grow so deep that I'd feel this way.
As I walked toward the basketball court, the ring nestled in my pocket, my steps faltered at the scene ahead. Vihaan was holding Livana's hand, both of them laughing, their faces glowing with happiness.
Her head was on his shoulders.
A sharp ache cut through my chest.How stupid I was!
Of course, why would she choose someone like me? Vihaan's her childhood friend, the perfect guy every girl dreams of. But me? I'm everything she despises-gambling, drinking, smoking.Livana spotted me and waved, her smile as bright as ever. Her smile always make me relax.If this proposal happen,then it can affect our friendship which I don't want.
I forced a smile back and lifted my hand in return.She walked over. "Finally! I was waiting for you Lucas. Come, sit with us!"
I nodded, settling down beside them, though my gaze stayed fixed on her and Vihaan. A knot of sadness tightened in my chest, but maybe this was for the best. She deserves someone better.
I clenched the ring box in my pocket, feeling its edges bite into my palm. My plan of proposing faded away, leaving only emptiness in its place.
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"And you know, Lucas brought me chocolate mousse in the middle of the night just because I was craving it. He's so sweet!" Livana's praise for Lucas was endless.
I watched her, feeling a sharp pang of jealousy. I've been with her since childhood, and yet Lucas has won her heart in less than a year.
These days, whenever we're together, she finds a way to mention him at least ten times, always telling me what a 'gentleman' he is. I scoffed quietly. Lucas, a gentleman? Hardly.
But as she laughed, her face lighting up with pure joy, I couldn't help but smile. Her innocence, her laughter-it's my peace. I've liked her since we were kids, but I never found the courage to tell her. That's my biggest regret.
Yet, if she's happy with him, I won't interfere. But if he ever hurts her, I'll make sure he's out of her life for good.
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Three people, their destinies entangled-will they find a happy ending? One is a broken soul, another haunted by guilt from the past, and the last, longing for love. Whose fate will align with whom?When two people fall for the same girl, who will she choose? Her childhood friend or the one she met at school?
Only time will reveal whose heart she belongs to.
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