Seoul University was full of life as students hurried from one lesson to another. Ella felt better being with her best friends, Lily and Jisoo. The three of them became close friends from the start, and now they tell each other about their happiness and worries.
Ella had been dating Ji-hoon for a few days, and her heart was still full of joy. She couldn't stop talking to her friends about their recent date. She wanted to share all the good things that happened between them.
Lily moved closer, her eyes shining with curiosity. "Tell me all about it, Ella! What was your date with Ji-hoon like?"
Ella's cheeks turned red when she thought about the magical night. "It was just amazing, guys. Ji-hoon took me by surprise to a small, nice restaurant next to the Han River. We ate dinner by candlelight near the water, and the food was great."
Jisoo's eyes widened in awe. "That sounds so romantic, Ella. Then what happened?"
Ella's voice shook with a mix of excitement and doubt. At the end of the night, Ji-hoon drove me home. We stood by my door and shared some awkward smiles before we kissed.
Lily screamed, so excited that she couldn't hold it in. "Oh wow, Ella! That's amazing! How did it feel? Were there fireworks? Butterflies?"
Lily touched Ella's hand to give her quiet help. "Oh, Ella. I know why you might think that. But remember, the best friendships need honest talk and trust. Have you said to Ji-hoon how you feel?"
Ella shook her head, and some of her hair fell on her face. "Not now. I'm scared of pushing him away or looking too clingy. I want him to understand how important he is to me, but not let him run away from that."
Jisoo moved closer and spoke in a calm but firm tone. "Ella, love is a lovely journey with doubts. But don't let fear stop you from sharing your feelings. If Ji-hoon likes you, he'll respect your openness and know your worries."
Ella felt comfort coming into her, surrounding her heart with bravery. "Thanks to both of you. Your words give me the power I want. I will find a way to talk with Ji-hoon openly and share my feelings without worry."
Ella's lips curled into a gentle, contented smile as she remembered the past. Lily, it felt like a dream. There were butterflies in my stomach, and time seemed to stop. We kissed gently and softly, and everything else disappeared around us. It was just the two of us.
Jisoo's expression softened with understanding. "That seems unique, Ella. But I feel a little worried when you talk. What's upsetting you?"
Ella let out a breath, her eyes showing some weakness. "I can't help but wonder if Ji-hoon feels the same way about me. Our link feels so real, but at times doubt creeps in, making my thoughts fuzzy."
Lily took Ella's hand to give her some quiet help. "Ella, I can see why you feel this way. But think about it: the best friendships are made with honest talking and trusting each other. Have you had a chat with Ji-hoon about your thoughts?"
Ella shook her head, letting some hair cover her face. "Not yet. I'm scared of pushing him away or look too needy. I want him to know how important he is, but I don't want to scare him either."
Jisoo moved closer, speaking softly but with sureness. "Ella, love is a pretty journey with lots of questions. But don't let fear stop you from showing your feelings. If Ji-hoon likes you, he will value your openness and know about the things that worry you."
Ella felt a warmth go through her, covering her heart with bravery. "Thanks to you both. Your words give me what I need. I'll find a way to talk openly with Ji-hoon about my feelings without fear."
As the three friends sat together, their hearts intertwined, Ella knew she could count on Lily and Jisoo to guide her through the twists and turns of this delicate romance. With their support, she would navigate the unpredictable waters of love, hoping to find solace in Ji-hoon's affection and reassurance.
Jisoo's eyes showed worry and interest when she talked. Her voice was gentle and cautious. "Ella, I hope you don't mind if I ask. Have you moved on from Jung-hoon?"
For a moment, Ella's smile faded. Her eyes looked away briefly. The hurt and lies from past heartbreak filled her thoughts, trying to spoil the happiness she found with Ji-hoon. She took a big breath and found the courage to tell Jisoo her real feelings.
Ella said sadly, "I was very hurt when I found out Jung-hoon was with Ji-yoon." "I felt confused and hurt, and my mind was in a mess. I asked myself if I was worth anything and could trust others again."
Her eyes met Jisoo's, looking for comfort and understanding. "But meeting Ji-hoon changed everything. He made my life bright again, and with him, I found happiness and hope."
Ella's lips turned slightly, showing her shyness as she kept talking. "Jung-hoon and Ji-yoon are just faraway thoughts today. When I'm with Ji-hoon, I don't worry about them anymore. The pain and the marks they left behind don't capture me like before."
She then looked at her two close friends, smiling brightly at them, and said, "So..... I don't care about him anymore."
Ella's words about her past weighed heavily in the space between them. She hoped that Jisoo would understand the importance of her words and how important they were to healing.
Jisoo's face softened, and her eyes filled with feeling and understanding. She put her hand on Ella's to give comfort and support. "Ella, it takes a lot of strength to let go of the past and welcome new love. I'm happy that Ji-hoon has made your heart feel joyful again after all you suffered."
Ella's eyes showed a bit of thanks and relief. She squeezed Jisoo's hand softly. "Thank you, Jisoo. Your help is important to me. Without friends like you, I wouldn't have the courage to go forward and enjoy this new happiness."
As Ella looked at Jisoo again, her voice got a bit louder with new determination. "I'm all set to open my heart fully for Ji-hoon and find where our relationship takes us. Together, we can handle any questions that pop up, and I will value the love and company he gives me."
Jisoo nodded with a happy smile on her face. She was proud. "I don't have any doubts that you and Ji-hoon will get through any trouble that happens in your life, Ella. Always remember to make yourself happy and healthy. Trust yourself and believe that love can fix even the worst hurts."
With those words in their heads, Ella and Jisoo had a moment of silent agreement. Then, Ella understood that it mattered to be with real and nice people who lifted her mood and showed her how strong she was.
Ella's heart jumped when she remembered the tiny, folded paper in her school bag. A strong reminder of a hurtful time in her life. She got the wedding invitation with a mix of worry and eagerness that Ji-yoon had arrogantly given her.
Quietly, Ella gave the card to Lily. Their eyes met as she did so. Lily's face changed from being curious to resolute when she looked at the invitation. She quickly ripped it apart, as if showing the end of a broken friendship.
Jisoo moved in, speaking louder. Her words were full of anger over what was fair. "I can't believe Ji-yoon would hurt not just Ella but also our whole childhood. We all grew up together like a big family. How could she cheat on Jung-hoon?"
Lily's eyes flashed with defiance. It's hard to understand, Jisoo. We watched their love grow over the years, and for Ji-yoon to cheat on Ella with Jung-hoon is a betrayal against all of us.
The big news felt heavy between them, with surprise and disappointment still showing on their faces. They used to be friends with Ji-yoon, but now that they know she cheated, their friendship is not good anymore.
Ella's voice trembled, and her words were almost silent. "Is Ji-yoon going to have a baby with Jung-hoon?"
Jisoo nodded seriously, her voice showing sadness and worry. "Yes. It seems that's why they are getting married. Mrs. Lee doesn't want the child to be born out of wedlock. This news will shake our village.
Ella's thoughts went fast as she tried to understand the big problem she was facing. With each passing moment, the web of links, secrets, and sadness seemed to get more complicated. But in the middle of the mess, she found comfort from her friends, who never gave up on her.
Ella said, "We might not be able to change what's happening, but we can pick how we respond." Her voice had a strong feeling. "Don't allow Ji-yoon's actions to define you or break your spirits. We'll come out of this together."
A genuine smile blossomed on Jisoo's and Lily's faces, their eyes full of delight and affection. They had watched Ella blossom for the duration of their friendship, and now they noticed her getting into her strength, ready to include a love that changed into genuine.
"Ella, it is time to let go of the pain and heartache resulting from Jung-hoon and Ji-yoon," Jisoo said softly, a mixture of compassion and determination lacing her words. "Their selections are their own, and we can't let their movements define your destiny. You deserve happiness, and Ji-hoon offers you that."
Lily nodded in settlement, her voice full of conviction. "Focus on the affection and joy that Ji-hoon brings into your life. He sees your worth and cherishes you in a way that no one else has. Embrace this new start, Ella, and allow the cross of the shadows of the beyond."
Ella took a deep breath, feeling a weight rise from her shoulders. She knew Jisoo and Lily had been right. It became time to launch the support that Jung-hoon and Ji-yoon had in her coronary heart and to embody the affection that Ji-hoon had shown her.
"You're both right," Ella said, her voice steady with determination. "I will not let their choices define my happiness anymore. Ji-hoon is the only one who has captured my heart, and that is where my focus must be."
A real smile blossomed on Jisoo's and Lily's faces, their eyes full of pride and affection. They had watched Ella blossom at some point in their friendship, and now they saw her entering into her electricity, equipped to embody a love that became authentic and genuine.
As Ella checked out her buddies, the relationship between them felt stronger than ever. Together, they fashioned an assist system, empowering each other to go away from the back of the past and embody a brighter future.
The three friends grouped together. They spoke quietly while saying they would stay loyal and strong to each other. In that shared moment, they promised to help each other through the hard times ahead. They found power from their past together and a strong connection.
In the times that followed, Ella immersed herself in her date with Ji-hoon. She located new depths to their connection as they embarked on adventures, shared dreams, and created memories that would be etched in their hearts all the time.
Though the shadows of Jung-hoon's and Ji-yoon's impending wedding ceremony lingered, Ella selected consciousness for her route. She might no longer allow the betrayals of the past to overshadow the affection that blossomed around her.
With the guiding light of Jisoo and Lily by her side, Ella determined the electricity to let go, to forgive, and to include the limitless opportunities that lay ahead. The love she had yearned for had eventually found its way into her life, illuminating each corner of her being.
That night, as the stars twinkled in the nighttime sky, Ella vowed to nurture her date with Ji-hoon, understanding that, together, they might triumph over any mission that came their way. With the affection of her buddies and the love she had discovered in Ji-hoon's warm embody, she became equipped to put in writing a brand-new chapter, leaving behind the shadows of the beyond and embracing a future filled with love, growth, and unyielding happiness.