You were certainly envied by many at school, but it didn't really affect you; in fact, you even enjoyed the attention you received. But honestly, how could they not envy you when you had almost everything they wanted: beauty, money, intelligence... The only aspect that truly bothered you was loneliness. The lack of genuine people in your life made you feel alone, even though you were surrounded by many. You knew they weren't entirely sincere with you.

You never allowed yourself to get romantically involved because, if you had no luck with friendships, why would you have luck with something like that?

But fortunately, you were wrong. Mark was a boy you had the pleasure of meeting; he worked part-time at a café near your house. You were charmed by him; he was kind, humble, hardworking... Everything you desired in a partner, he was like a prince charming. After spending time talking, you finally deepened the relationship and started dating. Even though you hid the relationship from your parents—who certainly wouldn't be happy about it—you always managed to find time to be together.

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Mark didn't have classes today, so as soon as he finished work, you two spent the afternoon together in a park in the city center. And your parents? Well, they thought you were just out with some friends, that's what you told them.