Maya called me that same day. "Scarlett, congratulations! You're about to be managing an award-winning actress!"I laughed. "It's too soon to say. The movie isn't even out yet.""I trust your judgment," Maya said. "She's going to win."Warmth spread through me. Maya had always believed in me.After a moment, her voice softened. "Scarlett, I've wanted to say this for a while. Breaking up with Aiden was the right choice. You weren't happy with him. I could see it, especially after Karina came along. I just didn't want to say too much and risk pushing you away."My eyes filled with tears."So you noticed too. God, I was an idiot.""No, Scarlett," Maya said quickly. "You weren't an idiot. You loved him, so you kept giving him chances. He was the one who didn't appreciate what he had. That's on him."I swallowed the lump in my throat.We talked for hours.After we hung up, I stood by the window.A ribbon of green suddenly swept across the night sky.I stared, completely mesmerized.Then my
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