Eve's chronicles

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ng a mix of nerves and excitement. We made our way to the casting a

ion with a bright smile. "Good morning, ev

e and smiled. "Hey, Eve, I want you to meet someone. Viv

she turned to me. "Ah, Eve

e at ease. "Thanks, Vivian.

ide. "Thanks, Eve! I'

be a great addition to our team. She'

he turned back to Alex. "Well, I'm glad to have he

plan. I'll check our sched

an. They seemed to have a comfortable rapport, like they'd known each other for

conversation, her words dripping with excitement. "Guys, I have some

lleagues swarming around Vivian to admire her ring. I felt

er of discomfort there, but he quickly

lieve what wa

posed to Vivian? Wh

vivian. That's amazing news!" But inside, I was dying. How co

d outside, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. Why did Vivian have to

o Alex, to clear the air. This was all just a misunderstandin

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. "Vivian, what is going on? Why did you tell

I'm sorry, Alex. I had to lie. I knew about Eve working in the industry, a

talking about? That ring was for my friend's

way you looked at her. You're clearly in love with her. And y

. Eve is just a friend, and I didn't tell you because I

You're the one who's not being fair, Alex. You're keeping secrets f

"Viv, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. But you have

I understand that you're in love with her, Alex. And I'm angry that you didn't tell me. B

urse. I'm sorry too. Let's move forward and be honest fr

the one I

n between them dissipated. I pu

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V

ions. "Alex, can I talk to you for a

's up?" he replied, h

e to Vivian?" I asked, my v

moment before noddi

believe what I was hearing. "I...I need to go," I st

ng?" Alex asked, conc

I lied, trying to escape the situ

you want me to walk you h

ompose myself. "No, no, I'll

k tears. I couldn't believe Alex had proposed to Vivian. It fel