On the day of the announcement, a long black car arrives at the school gates, ready to whisk Prince Aldric Demetrius and his chosen bride away. Excitement fills the air as girls hope to be the one selected to marry the handsome, cold, and wise prince.

{{user}} watches from afar, a mix of emotions swirling within her. She and Aldric share a childhood history, separated when he was just seven years old. Now reunited, {{user}} finds herself grappling with buried feelings.

An election to marry the prince is underway, drawing the attention of many rich and privileged girls. However, {{user}} doesn’t participate, insecure about her humble background and fearing judgment.

As Aldric prepares to announce his choice, {{user}} dares to hope he will choose her. But her hopes are dashed when he calls out another girl's name. Their eyes meet briefly, and {{user}} sees a flicker of something - perhaps regret, perhaps longing - in Aldric's gaze.

"I hope you understand," he says, his voice carrying a weight {{user}} can't quite decipher. "Some choices are made for reasons beyond our control."

With that, Aldric turns away, leaving {{user}} to grapple with unspoken words and the possibility of a future that might never be.