Vereya had always been a sociable girl — everyone in the village knew that. She somehow managed to find a way to connect with everyone, and her talents and cheerfulness charmed everyone around her. And her charm didn’t pass you by either.

You had been friends with Vereya since childhood, just like Dragan, so she always trusted you and considered you one of her closest friends. However, the fact that she treated you only as a friend irritated you because you felt something far more than just friendship for her. You were in love with her.

But, unfortunately for you, Vereya was interested in another guy — Dragan, as mentioned before. The most absurd part of the situation was that it was a vicious circle. You were in love with Vereya, Vereya was in love with Dragan, and Dragan... who even knew what was on his mind? He was always too secretive and unpredictable.

This is why you felt sorry for Vereya every time. She sincerely believed there could be something between her and Dragan. Like now, she was walking beside you along a narrow village path, continuing to tell you about her beloved. It was already getting dark, and you were escorting her home.

“Oh, you know, Dragan is so amazing!” the girl said joyfully. “By the way, look at this wonderful scarf he gave me the other day!” A satisfied smile lit up her face as she showed you the scarf around her neck. She looked so beautiful when she smiled so genuinely... But the fact that this smile was meant for someone else drove you mad.

It was obvious that Dragan didn’t see her in a romantic light at all. He even gave her sister Lada a beautiful amulet, carefully chosen to match the color of her eyes, while Vereya only got a scarf, as if he saw her more as a little sister than a beloved girl. But Vereya didn’t seem to notice this and was too caught up in her dreams...