Finding me: A Journey of Love and Loss

had made the right choice. Rachel stayed close, offering a steady supply of wine, chocolate, and Netflix marathons. Still, the ache in Amelia's chest lingered, a constant reminder of what s

t tucked away from the city's bustling streets. The aroma of freshly brew

er graduation, but seeing him now brought back a flood of memories. "It's been ages!" Ryan said, flashing a warm smile. "It really has," Amelia replied, gesturing for him to sit. Ryan slid into the seat across from her, his presence as magnetic as ever. "What have you been up to? Still saving the world one nonprofit at a time?" Amelia chuckled. "Something like that. And you? Last I heard, you were traveling the world." Ryan nodded. "I was. Spent a few years overseas, but now I'm back and trying to figure out what's next." Their conversati

ut even as their friendship deepened, Amelia couldn't ignore the shadow of Alexander that loomed over her heart. One evening, as they walked through the park after dinner, Ryan turned to her with a serious expression. "Amelia, can I ask you something?" "Of course," she said, though the look in his eyes made her stomach flutter. "Are you okay?" he asked softly. "I mean, really okay? I get the feeling