Hooked On Love

ice laced with frustration, resig

V. She stares at her phone, a portal to a world of potential connection, scrolling through the endless

lovable?' Lisa whispered to the room, the self-doubt crept in, a familiar, unwelcome companion. She couldn't

summer breeze, interrupted her dow

chel stood behind the couch, concern etched on her f

Lisa. 'Don't 'nothing' me. You were lost i

ic gaze. 'Just feeling hopeless. Everyone's co

Lisa's shoulders. 'You're not alone,

s just hard to see everyone mo

azing things going on in your life, and the right person will come to see your

ace. Rachel's gentle squeeze easing the k

smile as they slowly parted, their arms lingering for a

ettle over her. Her gaze met Rachel's, her eyes shining with gratitude. 'Thanks,

ling softly. But her expression quickly turned serious, her eyes locking onto Lisa's. 'That's what f

th emotion. Rachel was more than just a friend. She wa

listened and offered comfort. Their differences complemented each other. Lisa's introspective nature found balance in Rachel's outgoing personality and Rachel's spontaneity was tempered by Lisa's cautious wisdom. Rachel who had alway

of their unbreakable bond. Their living situation allowed them to support each o

me feel better,' Lisa said, h

s. 'That's because I'm the best therapist couch-surrogate-lif

er to mischievous plotter. Her eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement, her voice remained gentle, but her words carried a hint

ost in thought. 'I gue

t careers, and found our own paths.' Her voice paused, hanging de

tly, sensing the unspoken

ontinued, her tone deceptively casual, 'th

hel's, her brow furrowed in ala

oaxed, her voice low and enticing. 'It's the perfect opportunity to prove to

d pressed on. 'Imagine walking into that reunion, head held high, confidence radiating from every pore. You'll sh

ected the shift and sealed the opening. 'We'll make it a weekend getawa

'll see.' L

Lisa and Rachel coordinated outfits and reminisced about

ng her dress and taking a deep breath. Rachel, busy

is reunion?' Rach

d-naturedly. 'You're enj

just proud of you. We'

ready and walked into

o new beginnings,' she toasted. Lisa clinke