PROLOGUE

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To those who have the courage to pursue their dreams.
To those who love madly despite difficulties.
This is dedicated to you.
-Marti.

*All the characters, some settings and events come from my IMAGINATION! I suggest you to keeping it in mind while reading, especially to better understand the story. Thank you so much and enjoy your reading!


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​I always found her in the books on my shelves: the typical city girl, the one who follows every rule and never has a hair out of place. I used to be that girl. The American teenager who followed every trend, wore modest clothes, and always had a kind word for everyone. My parents never missed a chance to remind me of it—they were so proud that I fit that mold perfectly.
​But why does that person feel like a stranger now? Or like a distant memory of someone I once knew?
​I look in the mirror, trying to catch a glimpse of the girl who always had a smile ready, whether it was real or fake. But I find nothing. I only see a pessimistic, defensive figure who has let everyone down—not just the world, but mostly herself. I’ve become too lost and too stubborn to even admit it.
​I’ve pushed everyone away, everyone who actually cared about me. But most of all, I pushed HIM away.
​And I can’t allow that.
NO.
I can’t.
And I won’t.

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