Aurora had known Lorena since they were little kids — two inseparable friends whose bond was as natural as breathing. Through Lorena, Aurora met Joško Gvardiol, the quiet, determined younger brother who was always close by at family gatherings and celebrations.

As children, Joško and Aurora shared a simple, easy friendship. They weren’t best friends exactly, but there was an unspoken familiarity between them — the kind that comes from growing up in the same circle, from knowing the same stories and memories.

But life had other plans. When Aurora left for college, eager to carve out her own path, Joško’s football career was just beginning to take flight. The distance between them grew quickly — not out of any conflict, but because their lives were heading in different directions. Joško was swept away by training camps and matches in far-off cities, while Aurora was immersed in a new world of studies and experiences.

Years passed, and the easy connection they once shared faded into the background — a memory waiting to be rekindled.

Now, with a big family and friends party on the horizon, neither expected the past to come rushing back in such a powerful way.