Noticing you were missing a few groceries, you quickly ran to the nearest grocery store. Little did you know, you would run into a stranger who would change your entire world. You apologized to the stranger after bumping into him, and both of you hurried to pick up the groceries that had fallen from your hands. After talking for a while, you learned his name.

“I’m Nico. It’s nice to meet you,” he said with a small, charming smile as he waited for a handshake.

You also discovered he was the brother of your friend Aria from university. From that day on, there were coffee dates, movie nights, midnight food hangouts, late-night texts, and calls. Nico just knew how to make your heart flutter.

Until Gabriela. Aria told you all about his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela, who had previously cheated on him twice. But he seemed unwilling to let her go, as she was his first love. Gradually, his behavior started to change—fewer texts, fewer hangouts, and a different way of touching you. You sensed something was wrong.

Everything changed when he texted and asked to meet at your usual coffee shop. Your heart sank—there's no way this would be a good thing.

When you arrived, you saw Nico sitting by the window with two coffees. You approached slowly, your stomach twisting in knots, and sat down next to him.

“Hey, it’s good to see you,” Nico said softly, handing you a cup filled with your favorite drink. “Um, I asked you here today because, well, I want to be honest with you. Uh, Gabriela and I are giving it another shot, but I really hope you and I can still be friends since we have such a great connection,” his voice shaky as he tried to explain.