The story begins on a beautiful morning in winter.
The sun's light brings warmth to everyone, making them warm and cozy. Some people are enjoying their morning while others are busy with their daily routine work. However, two individuals seem lost in their worlds: a woman burdened with a heavy heart and a man with a cold and empty soul.
Two years ago.....
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the kitchen. Reina's mom, a beacon of warmth and love, is busy preparing breakfast.
Reina: Good morning, Mom! The day is finally here. I can't believe it's my first day at Bauhaus-Weimar University.
Reina hugged her mom, smiling brightly
Reina's Mom: Good morning, sweetheart! I've prepared your favorite breakfast – pancakes with a side of fresh fruit. Today's going to be amazing for you!
Her mother patted her head and smiled
Reina: Thanks, Mom! You always know how to make everything special. I'm so excited about starting this new chapter of my life.
They sat down at the table, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Reina's mom pours them each a cup of coffee and tells Rrina to take care of herself.
Reina's Mom: Remember, Reina, embrace every moment. You're meant for great things; this university is just the beginning.
Reina: I couldn't have asked for more, Mom. Your support means the world to me.
After a wholesome breakfast, Reina grabs her backpack and heads towards the door.
Reina's Mom: Take care, bye.
At the university:
Reina: Wow, what a beautiful place!
While Reina is lost in admiration, a girl startles her with her non-stop chatter.
Liza: Hi! I'm Liza. Can you be my friend? It's my first day, and I'm so nervous. Can you help me?
Reina: Relax! Today's my first day too. Let's be friends, Liza. I'm Reina Romano.
They shake hands, and Liza pulls Reina into a hug.
Reina: Phew, you're quite the daring one!
Together, they started to find their department in the university but it was not an easy task.
Liza: Where is our department? This is so confusing!
Reina: Let me ask someone.
Approaching a stranger, Reina seeks directions.
Reina: Excuse me, can you tell me where the Architecture department is?
Unknown person: Go straight and you'll find it on the left.
Reina: Thanks for your help.
Allen's friend Max: Hi, Allen! Who's this beautiful lady you were talking to?
Allen: I don't know. Probably a new student. Let's go; class is about to begin.
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Reina and Liza followed the directions and finally found the Architecture department. The classrooms were buzzing with energy as students prepared for their first day of classes. Reina and Liza settled into their seats.
The professor entered the room and started the class, Reina couldn't help but notice a familiar face. It was the unknown person who had guided them to the department earlier. He seemed to have a very friendly aura.
Liza: Hey, that's the guy who helped us find the department, right?
Reina already noticed the guy so said slowly
Reina: Yes
Liza: He looks hot and quite charming too, why didn't you ask his name?
Liza said to Reina while eyeing the tall figure with bright eyes
Liza: Maybe we should thank him after the class.
Reina: Shut up, Liza, and stop staring at him like a creep. I didn't ask his name. Why do I need that?
Reina replied her crazy friend
Liza: you are so boring. By the way, let's go to him and say thank you. After all, he helped us. You are going with me, and I will not hear any excuse.
Liza immediately grabbed her hand as she spoke
The class progressed, and Reina found herself occasionally glancing in Allen's direction. When the lecture concluded, Liza dragged Reina with her.
Reina: what the hell! Are you crazy? And why are you suddenly so obsessed with him? Just talking about him and him all the time. There is no need to thank him again. I thanked him in the morning. 😡
She said while struggling to take her hand from Liza's hold.
Liza: please Reina.😢 Just once. We will just thank him and come back
She pleads to her while making cute baby faces.
Reina: Argh! You're as stubborn as a mule.
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Max: where are you looking, Allen?
He asked and looked in the direction where Allen looked for the past 10 minutes.
Max: oh I see. If you keep looking at her like this, you will get slapped soon😂
Allen: Look, they are coming toward us.
He speaks nervously.
Liza: Hi, Mr. Thanks for helping us find the department earlier. I'm Liza, and this is my friend Reina.
Allen Martin: Oh, no problem at all. I'm Allen. Nice to meet you both.
Max also joined the conversation
Max: Hey, Allen, you've got some new friends, I see.
Allen Martin: Yeah, they're new students. Reina and Liza, this is Max.
Reina: Nice to meet you, Max.
Liza: Hi, Max! Nice to meet you
Max: Nice to meet both of you, Beautiful ladies.
Liza passed him a flirty smile
Liza: Well, are you also fresher?
Allen: No we completed our BBA degree from here previous year and now start doing an MBA in finance.
Liza: then what are you doing in the architecture class?
Max: We need to choose an elective subject for this semester, so we choose Architecture. And you?
Liza: we are new here and both doing Masters in Architecture.
Reina felt a headache while listening to Liza chatter with the two males she had just met.
Reina: Well! Allen and Max, we are getting late. See you again. Let's go, Liza.
Reina grabbed Liza's hand and pulled her away from there.
Liza: huh. Okay then. Bye...
Liza waved at the two and left.
Max: She is cute, unlike the serious Reina.
Max commented while Allen said nothing