Her Mistakes

s spent laughing in each other's homes with each other's siblings and families. Now, as young adults navigating college life in different cities, the physical distance had done little to loosen t

during holidays, just like they did when they were younger. The moment they saw each other again, it felt like nothing had changed. They caught up easily, falling back into old routines, chatting, m

eturned to their respective campus

on my page and kind of fell for you he said you're really beautiful.

before another message came through,

o and asked for your number. I hope it's all alright.

she felt that Emily should have waited for her consent before passing a

a genuinely good person and assuring Lisa that she would

sa had even gotten out of b

! Wishing you a da

smile. She replied s

hat he had seen her video on Emily's social media. He said she was the most beautiful woman he had

were thoughtful, soft, and sincere, and there was something about his tone that made her fee

, asking about her day, offering encouragement, and sending kind words in the morning and before bed.

something more. She wasn't only looking for someone to offer compliments and affection, she needed a partner who could be dependable in a p

so she didn't express this directly. I

up, while she was in class, and at night before she slept. At first, she had found it endearing. Now, it felt

she didn't reply at all. Messages from him would go unanswered for hours or forever. Despite the lac

check-ins faded. Eventually, the communication ended entirely, and the

her close group of friends planned a short trip to a nearby town. Everything came together

in passing: he lived near that town. It had been a long time since they'd spoken, a

just because she needed something, so she started casually,

thing had changed. There was a noticeable difference in the way he communicated, distant, formal, and cold. When he replied

er felt appropriate. If anything, the way he responded made it clear he was uninterested i