Kelvin's Feelings

Mateo's concern for his friend intensified as he leaned in closer. Placing a supportive hand on Kelvin's shoulder, he urged, "You have to talk to her, Kelvin. Keeping it all bottled up inside will only hurt you more. Let it out, my friend. Speak your heart."

Kelvin listened intently as Mateo opened up about his own past experiences with unrequited love. Mateo's voice carried a hint of wistfulness as he recounted his feelings for Ariana, a woman he had admired from afar. "I had to hide my emotions, Kelvin," he admitted with a touch of regret. "Ariana had a boyfriend at the time, and I didn't want to complicate things. If only she had been single, I would have mustered the courage to tell her how I felt without wasting a moment."

Kelvin nodded sympathetically, understanding the pain of unspoken sentiments all too well. He could sense the weight of Mateo's unfulfilled desires, knowing firsthand the agony of longing for someone who seemed out of reach.

But then, Mateo's tone shifted, a fi