Eve's chronicles

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ng it big in the news industry. But as time went on, I started to notice that Lily was getting more and more resen

as just jealous. But the tension between us k

at the club. Lily was putting on her makeup, and I was adj

you?" she spat. "You think you can just waltz

talking about, Lily? I'm not try

lways talking about your big plans, your connections

sten. She kept yelling, her words getting mor

"This isn't about you and me. This

to justify your own selfishness," she said. "You're just tr

me feeling shocked and hurt. I realized that our friendship w

m, determined to get her attention. "Li

even flinching. I quickened my pace, my heels clic

ng her arm and spinning her arou

r. "What do you want, Eve?" she spat. "You're

wn. "Lily, that's not fair. I'm trying to start

hink I'd ever follow you anywhere? You're jus

u, I want to help you." But she just shook me off, her expression unyie

way, feeling frustrated and helpless. I realized that our friends

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and onto the streets of Calu

rvous about what I'd face. I took a deep breath and mad

ing for me by the fountain. He smiled and wave

s about staying with him, but h

he said, as

me to C

feeling a bit more relaxed

is car. "Let's get your bag

he car and we drove

I couldn't help but feel a bi

" I said, looking ar

But don't worry, I'm not trying to impress you or

excitement building up inside me. I was really doing t

prise. It was a beautiful suite with

is amazing!"

u like it. Make yourself at home, Eve. You'r

on the couch, chatting and ge

ude towards Alex. He was kind, generous, and genu

n coming to Calusi. This was going to be a fresh start, a new chapter in

knew our friendship had ended on a sour

that I was thinking about her. I pulle

adly between us, but I want you to know that I'm rooting for you. I hope you find su

act, but I wanted her to know

she replied almo

things out here. But I appreciate your kind words. I wish y

hip wasn't entire

"I wish you the best too. L

er. It was a small step, but it felt like

, I felt a sense of gr

wouldn't have had the cou

king a chance and being vulnerable

e wash over me. This was my fresh start, my new beginning

ved at my doorstep with a w

ught we could chat for a bit," he sai

rateful for

That's really

and Alex asked me about

ath, feeling a fl

t if I mess up? What if

"Eve, you're going to be amazing. You've worked so

wards him. "Thanks, Alex. You always know

inkling at the corners. "Th

a bit longer, I felt my nerves start to se

leave, I walked

For everything." He s

reat tomorrow." And with that, I lea

friend." He smiled and nodded

and left, leaving me feeling grateful