Unconditional Romance

ck. As we crossed the threshold into the club, an electrifying atmosphere enveloped us. The resounding music permeated the air, irresistibly beckoning everyone to surrender to its r

amidst the vibrant crowd. Their love story had blossomed since their initial encounter in her inaugural year of medical school, evolving organically from frien

e love seemed to transcend the ordinary, as if their existence was inconceivable without the other. Nevertheless, amidst the twinge

excited grip. As I redirected my attention to the couple, who were still immersed in the tender exchange of a

face suggests you were daydreaming," she teased me. I chu

ing about something. Specific

daydreaming about?" she as

f I'll find someone who loves me as much as they love each other. I'm genuinely happy

even better than Sebas

h someone worse than S

opefully not,

rting to sound like a hopelessly ro

tic face and a deep voice. She burst into

an approached with an a

girls laughing ab

ith a blank expression, and sa

panic evident on his face.

us that you're going to mess everything up tonight due t

e me a panic attack," he exclaime

ured him as he hugged Nancy. He le

er-in-law?" I asked

eplied as he

away from the music and crowd, he took us to a private area. The booked seats were on a round white co

sister asked her boyfriend. I couldn't

d, asked, "And

ousin and his friends planned to co

and I hit the dance floor while w

ance is low," my sister warned. "Inform us when they c

an for you. But first, let's have a strong drink." She exp

hat guy and have some fun?" I ask

e said wit

opez's "On The Floor," we caught the attention of many boys. Nancy signaled to sto

, and Ray, in casual attire, welcomed us warmly. Nancy blushed at Ray, and when

ook our seats. Susan and Sebastian, along with Ray and Nanc

broke the silence, "W

neering at UC Berkeley," I

lings have varied prof

architecture, I shared a childhood me

ing we join them on the dance floor. With Ray and Nancy dancing, Sam and I were lef

ed to a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, creating a tense moment. Applause from the dance floor drew my attention to Sebas

slung my arm over her shoulder, giving her a tight hug, and let out a cheer for the

you!" My words s

you have?" Susan aske

t, and I staggered while

, counting on my fingers. "Fi

Susan said with a

th exclaime

handle her, and there's also Ray. He can help

go. I'll drive them

areful, Nancy,"

go, Rose," Na

empty space without his presence. I couldn't he

ancy asked, pulling

go," I conti

y there, dizziness and nausea overcame me. It became challenging

mplete my sentence as darkness gradually enve