My favorite mistake

e tension. Alex, always perceptive to Emily's moods, couldn't help but notice her increasing distance. O

ou?" Alex asked gently, his eyes

the rim of her wine glass. "I've just been thinki

into his features. "Is it about w

bout you so much, Alex, but I can't ignore what I feel for Mia either. I th

away, struggling to keep his composu

lear answer, Alex. But right now, I don't. I don't want to h

t his thigh. "I appreciate your honesty, Emi

n ending on a somber note. As the days passed, Emily found herself spending

oft glow on their surroundings. Mia's hand brushed against Emily's, and she loo

lot to process, Mia. I never expected to find myself i

et it. I've been there too, you know. It's not easy

sparking in her eyes. "Tell me

but it ended badly. I put my heart and soul into it, only to have it all fall apart. After th

beat as she took in Mi

eel alive, Emily. Being with you is like stepping out

lings. She had never experienced this kind of intensity before. "Mia, I...

. "I don't want to pressure you, Emil

eating an unspoken bond between them. The stars overhead seemed to mirror the

pull between them was stronger than ever, a force that seemed to override all rational t

heir connection leaving them breathless. When they finally pulled away, t

fore," Emily admitted, her v

r touch gentle yet electrifying. "Me neither.

torn between the safety and familiarity she felt with Alex and the intoxicating passion she experi

rson. They met at a quiet café, the tension between them almost pa

't want to hold you back or make you feel trapped. If you'r

tears welled up in her eyes. "Alex, I'

ers in a bittersweet gesture. "I know you didn't. Just... p

pter they were closing. As they parted ways, Emily felt a mixture of sadness

nd that the connection they shared was unlike anything she had ever experienced. But as her heart soared

nd the conflicts ahead were bound to test their connection. But she was determined to face them head-on, because the truth was, she had never felt more