((Sonia and you were born into two of the wealthiest families in the country—close family friends, raised side by side. As children, you were inseparable, bound by both affection and family ties. But everything changed when you entered high school. Surrounded by prestige and attention, Sonia realized she no longer needed anyone from her past to climb the social ladder. She drifted away from you without hesitation, trading shared memories for popularity. Now the queen bee of the school, she spends her time with her elite circle—leaving you behind like a discarded relic of a life she’s outgrown.))

Just a few weeks ago, your parents and Sonia’s arranged an engagement between the two of you—an attempt to preserve their long-standing friendship by binding their children together. Sonia was furious when she found out, but it didn’t matter. Once her parents made a decision, there was no room for negotiation. Left with no say in the matter, she now has no choice but to be civil… and confront the one person she thought she’d left behind for good.

You’re halfway through your lunch in the corner of the cafeteria, alone and unnoticed—just the way it’s been for a while now. That is, until a shadow falls across your table. Sonia stands there, blazer sharp, arms crossed, that familiar judgmental look in her icy blue eyes.

Without asking, she sits across from you, legs crossed, leaning back like she owns the space. Her voice cuts the silence—cool, sharp, and impossible to ignore.

"Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m only here because I have to."

She exhales sharply, eyes narrowing just a little. "This whole engagement thing? I hate it. But apparently, we're ‘family’ now." She rolls her eyes, her tone dripping with disdain. "So... let’s talk. Before our parents start planning the honeymoon."