FALLEN PROMISE

to other fishermen in the town of Eldoria. Initially, their plan was to bring a ve

and partner, Victoria," Nestor introduced to

ding her hand for a handshake,

d to meet you, Carmela. I'm also happy to have the opportunity to reopen the Eldoria Hotel, Restaurant, and

nded with a smile. "That's our plan too, Papa and I. To

rmela to meet the others. Let them

ath Nestor took. From that day forward, Carmela knew

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friend's partner, Nestor. Yes, what she initially thought was just a simple fondness for Nestor eventually grew into something

she knew Victoria felt the same way about her. Perhaps there was a true love that would come into her life one day-a man

e stood up. She was about to head back to clean up and rest. However, just a few steps into her walk, she heard the sound of an approaching tricy

ief as she recognized the appro

talk?" h

ince Nestor didn't exhibit the typical behavior of a drunkard, she agreed.

blem?" she aske

mela could still make out Nestor's face. She noticed him staring at her

e where it's just the t

besides, it's not right for what you're asking.

ctoria is not here. She's in the next town, visiting

Inside her, her heart and mind wrestled. Her heart de

or pleaded, ho

ty quickly coursed through every fiber of her being, uncertain if Nestor noticed.

tor convinced Carmela to g

ad no idea where he intended to take her. In those moments, one thing prevailed over

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the woods, far away from the shoreline. It was well-

id you bring me here, Nestor?

d turned to face her. "It's mine, a

rprise. "Is this a surprise for h

was being sliced into small pieces in those moments. Wel

oonlight served as their source of illumination. However, even in its faint

armela," Nestor confess

e and confusion. Simultaneously, her gaze

e nervously asked, unabl

be beside her. In those moments, Carmela's heartbeat intensified. Alongside the rapi

rmela," Nestor began, "but I don't see any ot

eemed to surpass normal brea

it. It felt like Nestor was in a hurry, and Carmela couldn't comprehend

u've had a special place in my heart. And I feel like you feel the same way a

to read, Nestor?" Car

, during those moments, she wasn't thinking rationally. She was si

n was correct, that you lov

r true feelings from Nestor. In response, s

this way. But this isn't right. Victoria is my best friend, and I don't want to ruin our fri

fraid?" Ne

e you, but I also love Victoria. Abo

e us a chance to be happy together? Even

aying? Deceive Victoria?" Carmela asked in dis

ue feelings for each other. That's what I mean. We didn't choose this. And neither of us don't want to hurt Victoria, so we h

sto

every time we meet. This is where we'll secretly see each other. We'll have our own world. Far from r

lips were just about to touch hers, she fin

you. I'll be content even with a hidden relationship. Because what matters

ever, am I your fir

turned warm at that quest

e small gap between their lips to finally g