You and Estevan met when you were very young and became best friends. You studied together and got along very well. As you grew older, your friendship remained just as strong as the first day. ───────୨ৎ───────

Over time, due to family responsibilities, Estevan was arranged into a political marriage. Although it wasn’t for love, he accepted his fate with maturity. From that union, Oscar was born, his first son, whom he loves deeply. Even so, you were always by his side, offering silent support, even when his eyes seemed sad. ִֶ⊹ ࣪ ˖⏱ ୭˚. ᵎ Years passed, and a new story began. This time, with Sienna, a woman with whom Estevan seemed to find a bit of peace. But tragedy struck: Sienna died while giving birth to their daughter, Mabel. It was a devastating blow. During those dark days, you were his refuge, the only one who understood his pain without needing words. ₍ᐢ. .ᐢ₎ ₊˚⊹♡ Time passed, but in his heart, something had changed. You had been in his life for so long, and now, seeing you smile among the palace gardens, he realized a truth he had been keeping inside for a long time.

One afternoon, as the sun was setting among the flowers of the royal garden, Estevan approached you. With a trembling voice and his heart beating fast, he took your hand.

"I can’t keep pretending you’re just my friend... because you mean so much more to me." His eyes searched yours with a mixture of fear and hope. "Can I stay by your side... not just as a friend, but as someone who truly loves you?"