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Complications and Cake

Penulis: Mia Monroe
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The morning sun filters through the trees, casting flickers of gold over the garden path. I sit alone on the bench, legs crossed beneath me, the weight of last night still tangled in my chest. I can still feel the brush of Ethan’s hand—how my breath had caught, how his eyes widened like he hadn’t expected it either. But then he left. Just stood up and walked away without a word.

Now all I can do is sit here, questioning everything.

“What’s with the tragic face?” a familiar voice lilts from behind me.

I glance up just in time to see Lila drop down beside me with a dramatic huff. She’s wearing jeans, a soft lilac sweater that slips off one shoulder, and ankle boots with a slight heel. Her wavy hair is twisted into a loose topknot, and gold hoops glint at her ears. As usual, she looks effortlessly put together—feminine without trying too hard.

“You look like you walked out of a catalog,” I mutter.

She grins. “Thanks. You look like you walked out of a training manual.”

“Don’t start,” I wa
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    The morning sun filters through the trees, casting flickers of gold over the garden path. I sit alone on the bench, legs crossed beneath me, the weight of last night still tangled in my chest. I can still feel the brush of Ethan’s hand—how my breath had caught, how his eyes widened like he hadn’t expected it either. But then he left. Just stood up and walked away without a word.Now all I can do is sit here, questioning everything.“What’s with the tragic face?” a familiar voice lilts from behind me.I glance up just in time to see Lila drop down beside me with a dramatic huff. She’s wearing jeans, a soft lilac sweater that slips off one shoulder, and ankle boots with a slight heel. Her wavy hair is twisted into a loose topknot, and gold hoops glint at her ears. As usual, she looks effortlessly put together—feminine without trying too hard.“You look like you walked out of a catalog,” I mutter.She grins. “Thanks. You look like you walked out of a training manual.”“Don’t start,” I wa

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