THE ONE I THOUGHT I WANTED

ntures and traveling to new locations. One evening, Lila and Jake were having supper at a charming little restaurant when she saw Max approaching their seat. S

two for a little while, L

but he nodded formally when

day since," Max said. However, I'm powerless over my feelings for y

l place in Lila's heart, she recognized at that point. But she was also aware that she couldn't betray Jake's trust or love. Lila experienced a range of feelings, including bewilderment, astonish

ke now. "I can't turn around now that I've moved on. I love Ja

le gazing at t

m feeling. You get it, Lila. I hope we can still

rateful for Max's understanding

ne now." Max and Lila e

his feelings and that she had decided to stay with Jake. But she was also disappointed that nothing could hav

u handled that in a mature and

look back because she was confident that he was the best decision for her. Together, they

admission of her affections. She couldn't help but question if picking Jake over Max was the correct decision. She tried to ignore such ideas, but they wouldn't go away, and s

n your mi

about her mixed emotions. But she was aware that in their re

Jake, I adore you, but after hearing Max's confession, I'm

sympathetic and

selected me. We make each other happy and share a genuine, special relatio

giving her room to speak and express herself. He recognized Lila's h

ou want our relationship. Although we have no influence over other people's feeli

in choosing me, and I'm here

s aware that she had taken the best decision. She made the decision to contact Max and have a conversa

meet. Lila apologized for whatever hurt she may have caused

intrude that in any way. I simply had to expr

go of the guilt and confusion that had been weighing her down. Lila kept reminding herself of the reasons she choose Jake over Max as the days went by. She thought back on t

ward with her relationship with him. Even when Lila moved on and began a new relationship with Jake, Max still cared about her. Although he made

e every effort as time went on to put his own needs first and get over his unrequited love for Lila. But he couldn't help but feel longing and sadness every time he saw her with Jake. Max ran into Lila and Jake

ft Max and Lila alone to answer a phone call. Max inhaled

difficult for me to see you with Jake. I've missed you a

this difficult. However, Jake is a grea

nderstand I simply wish I had spok

by placing her ha

ever. But I need you to support me in my relat

ling up in his eyes. Lila, even if it's no

and sympathetic look

d. I don't want to compromise the a

I understand. I merely wanted to let you know h

ocus on living his own life. Max made an effort to concentrate on his work and interests in the days that followed, but his mind kept wandering back to Lila. He couldn't help