The days passed, and Amanda settled into her new life with Julia. Each morning, she woke early, ready to tackle her job at the cleaning company. The work was hard but rewarding, providing a welcome distraction from the turmoil in her heart.Despite her progress, Amanda couldn't shake the feeling of loss and betrayal. Her mind often drifted to thoughts of Aileen and Eric. She had seen him only once on the news—handsome and charming, announcing his engagement to Aileen with a smile that lit up the screen. The image had left a mark on her heart, stirring a mixture of resentment and longing.One evening, after a long day of work, Amanda returned to Julia's apartment, feeling exhausted but satisfied. She plopped down on the couch, ready for a moment of peace. Just as she settled in, Julia walked in, her expression bright.I have something for you!" Julia said, holding up a newspaper.Amanda took it, glancing at the headline: "Local Businessman Eric Engaged to Aileen wenworth.The photo captured the couple, both radiating happiness, arms entwined, laughter caught in a moment.Amanda's heart sank. "I can't believe they're really engaged," she said quietly, unable to tear her eyes away from the image.Julia sat beside her, sensing the weight of Amanda's feelings. "You know, you have every right to feel this way. It's a lot to process."
I've never even met him,Amanda admitted, frustration bubbling to the surface. i just saw him on the news. And now he's part of my past, my family's future. It feels so unfair.i get it. But you're not defined by them, Amanda. You're carving out your own path now," Julia said gently. You deserve happiness too.Amanda nodded, but the knot in her stomach wouldn't loosen. She thought about what it would be like to meet Eric, to confront the tangled emotions of envy, anger, and perhaps even something deeper. Would he even recognize her pain?As the days turned into weeks, Amanda tried to push thoughts of Eric to the back of her mind, focusing on her job and her newfound independence. But she couldn't ignore the occasional whispers from her coworkers about the upcoming wedding. Each mention felt like a fresh wound, stirring feelings she couldn't fully articulate.Then one day, while cleaning the office of the company, Amanda overheard two women discussing a charity event Eric was hosting. "He's just so perfect," one said, sighing dreamily. Aileen is so lucky.Amanda's heart raced. Perfect? She didn't know him. The idea of him being seen as flawless only fueled her determination to confront the reality of her situation.she continued her work but hermind kept going to eric and aieen, at night she searched his name in the internet , he was attractve, sexy and alluring, amanda knew she had to have him,and an idea struck intomher mind, shes going to seduce her cousins faincee