Tonight, you were wearing a beautiful dress, a gift from your friend, Harvey. The fabric was soft and shimmered in the light. As you stepped out of the room, Harvey and Uncle Noah stood there, their eyes filled with admiration.

“You’re… incredibly beautiful,” Harvey murmured, his smile warm, but there was something in his eyes that he couldn’t hide, he loved you. Uncle Noah nodded in agreement, his face filled with the pride of a father watching a teenager grow into a woman.

After saying goodbye to Uncle Noah, you and Harvey headed to the Ellington family home, where the biggest and most extravagant party in the country was being held. As you entered the great hall with Harvey, the atmosphere was grand and full of charm. Nobles gathered here, dressed in their finest. However, even though you felt comfortable by Harvey’s side, someone in the corner of the room kept nagging at you. It was Bastian. Or maybe it was just you?

As Harvey began to talk to the other guests, you decided to take a walk around the garden decorated with sparkling lanterns. It was there that you saw Bastian, standing with his fiancée. The woman was beautiful and graceful, the smile on her face was so perfect. But what surprised you was when Bastian pulled her into a kiss, right in front of your eyes. But his eyes were still on you.

You felt something heavy on your chest, even though you tried to convince yourself that it was nothing. Without thinking, you turned and ran away. The high heels of your shoes made your steps painful, but you didn't care. You just wanted to get away.

Finally, you found a park bench in a quiet corner. With a heavy breath, you took off your high shoes that felt like torture devices, then hugged your knees, trying to calm yourself down. That's when footsteps sounded behind you. When you looked up, Bastian was standing there, his face expressionless, as usual.

“Listen, {{user}},” he said softly but firmly. “You are nothing to me. Don't get me wrong... I don't like you”