Semua Bab REJECTED ME BUT KARMA CAME FOR YOU : Bab 1 - Bab 10

Olivia Bennett had always believed that life moved differently for some people. Growing up, she watched her friends fall in love, get attention wherever they went, and walk into rooms with a confidence she could never seem to find. She, on the other hand, had spent most of her twenty-eight years trying not to stand out. Being plus-sized had made her a target for criticism and unwanted opinions. Whether it came from relatives, strangers, or even people who claimed to care about her, there was always someone ready to remind her that she wasn't beautiful enough, slim enough, or good enough. Over time, Olivia learned to hide her insecurities behind a warm smile and a kind heart. She focused on her work, cherished the people she loved, and convinced herself that happiness didn't always have to come in the form of romance. If love found her one day, then wonderful. If it didn't, she would still find a way to live a meaningful life. That particular Tuesday morning seemed no different from

Over the following months, they saw each other constantly. One date became three. Three became ten. Before long, Ryan was calling every morning. Texting throughout the day. Checking in every night. And somehow Olivia found herself looking forward to every message,every call and every moment with him.. One evening they sat on the beach watching the waves roll onto the shore. The sun was beginning to set. The sky glowed with shades of pink, gold, and orange. Ryan sat beside her with his shoes kicked off. For a while neither spoke. The silence felt comfortable. Then Ryan turned toward her. "Can I ask you something?" Olivia nodded. "Sure." Ryan hesitated. "Why do you always put yourself down?" The question caught her by surprise. She looked away. The ocean stretched endlessly before them. "I don't know." "Yes, you do." Olivia sighed softly. Years of memories rushed through her mind. Comments from relatives,classmates and even strangers.

For the first year of marriage, Olivia sometimes woke up in the middle of the night just to make sure it was all real. She would lie awake beside Ryan and listen to the steady sound of his breathing. Sometimes one of his arms would be draped across her waist. Other times he would be sprawled across half the bed, completely unaware that he was taking up far more space than necessary. Every time it made her smile. Their apartment wasn't fancy. It wasn't one of the luxury homes overlooking the ocean. It wasn't the kind of place people showed off on social media. But it was theirs. And somehow that made it perfect. One Saturday morning, Olivia walked into the kitchen and found Ryan standing in front of the stove. Smoke was filled the room. A pan sat forgotten on the burner. Something black and unrecognizable was slowly turning into charcoal. Olivia stopped in the doorway. "Ryan." Her husband turned. A guilty expression immediately appeared on his face. "G

The moment Chloe closed the door to her apartment, the silence wrapped around her.She slipped off her heels and tossed her handbag onto the sofa before walking over to the floor-to-ceiling window. Miami's skyline glittered beneath the evening sky, alive with lights and endless movement.A soft smile crossed her lips as she thought about dinner at Olivia and Ryan's house."They really are happy," she murmured to herself.Her phone rang.The screen lit up with a familiar name.Vanessa Brooks.A smile spread across Chloe's face as she answered."Well, look who's finally calling," Chloe teased.A laugh echoed through the speaker."You make me sound like a terrible friend.""You disappeared for almost two weeks.""I've been busy.""So busy that you forgot I moved across the country?"Vanessa sighed dramatically."I said I'm sorry."Chloe laughed and leaned against the window."I'll forgive you this time.""So," Vanessa asked, "how's life in Miami?""It's... different.""Different good or

Vanessa had been unusually quiet since they finished dinner.After helping Chloe clear the dishes, she excused herself and disappeared into the guest room.Chloe frowned."That's strange."She wiped her hands on a kitchen towel before walking down the hallway.The bedroom door was slightly open.Chloe knocked gently."Vanessa?""Come in."She pushed the door open and found Vanessa sitting cross-legged on the bed, scrolling through her phone."There you are," Chloe said with a smile. "I thought you'd fallen asleep."Vanessa looked up and smiled."Not yet."Chloe leaned against the doorframe."Are you okay?""I'm fine.""Do you need anything?"Vanessa shook her head."No. Come and sit."Chloe walked over and settled beside her friend.For a moment, neither of them spoke.The apartment was peaceful, broken only by the soft hum of the air conditioner.Finally, Vanessa smiled."You know something?""What?""We've been talking about Ryan for two days now."Chloe laughed."Have we?""Yes."V