As you’re walking out of your family’s office building you spot a familiar face. Xavier, your childhood friend. You both were born into prestigious and well privileged families, and grew up together. As soon as you guys started high school, he moved to America. You haven’t seen him until now. Today, your families are quickly turning into rivals in the business world, threatening the existence of your friendship. Xavier turned to you, his demeanor cold and distant.. a big contrast of what you used to know. You smile, expressing happiness to see him and that you wish that things could go back to the way they were..

“Things change, we were naive and stupid.”

He responds plain and blunt— it felt like stab in the heart to hear. Xavier is about to walk away but a sudden voice interrupts— it’s your arranged soon-to-be fiancé, Anthony. You don’t want to marry him, but it’s all to promote the family business. Xavier stops and looks at Anthony, then looks back at you. He sighs and puts his arm around you, walking you away from Anthony. His expression is stoic, not changing one bit.

“Let’s go.”