Adrian leaned against the cold brick wall outside the café, frustration etched across his face. He had tried everything he could think of to get Gianna to talk to him. Texts, calls, even waiting outside her classes—but she refused to budge. Every attempt was met with cold silence or an icy glance that sent a clear message: leave me alone.
But Adrian wasn't the type to give up easily. He wasn't ready to let this slip away, not when Gianna meant so much to him. He needed help.
Mia looked up from her laptop when Adrian slid into the seat across from her at the library.
"Adrian?" she said, raising an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?"
He hesitated, rubbing the back of his neck. "I need your help."
Her brow furrowed as she closed her laptop. "Help with what?"
"With Gianna," he admitted, his voice tinged with desperation.
Mia's expression shifted from confusion to a mix of understanding and skepticism. "Adrian… you really hurt her. She's not mad for no reason."
"I know," he said quickly, leaning forward. "I messed up. I should've told her something—anything—but I didn't, and now she won't even look at me."
"Well, can you blame her?" Mia said, crossing her arms. "You ghosted her for days, Adrian. Days. You can't just waltz back in and expect everything
4oYou said:Chapter 52 adrian still tries his best to reason with gia but she remains admant So he goes to mia for helpChatGPT said:ChatGPTChapter 52: Seeking an Ally
Adrian sat on the park bench, his head in his hands as he stared at the empty path ahead. Days had passed, and Gianna was still giving him the cold shoulder. Every attempt to reach out—at school, the café, even just a text—was met with indifference or silence.
He sighed, frustrated but not ready to give up. He needed a new approach, someone who might be able to bridge the gap between them. That's when the idea struck him: Mia.
Adrian found Mia at the café, sitting in their usual corner booth, typing away on her laptop. She looked up as he approached, her expression neutral but curious.
"Adrian?" she asked, closing her laptop. "What's up?"
He slid into the seat across from her, his nerves evident in the way he fidgeted with his jacket zipper. "I need your help," he said, his voice soft but determined.
"With?" Mia asked, though the knowing look in her eyes suggested she already had an idea.
"Gianna," Adrian admitted, leaning forward. "She's still mad at me. She won't talk to me, and honestly, I don't blame her. But I… I can't just let things stay like this. I care about her too much."
Mia's brow furrowed as she crossed her arms. "Adrian, you hurt her. She's not ignoring you for no reason."
"I know," he said quickly. "And I've apologized—over and over—but she's not budging. I'm out of ideas, Mia. You're her best friend. Can you help me? Please?"
Mia studied him for a long moment, her expression unreadable. Finally, she let out a sigh. "You want my honest opinion?"
"Yes," Adrian said without hesitation.
"She's not just mad because you ghosted her," Mia began, her tone measured. "She's hurt because you made her feel like she doesn't matter. You left without a word, came back with some half-baked excuse, and expected her to just accept it. Gianna's been through enough with people letting her down, Adrian. She's not going to forgive you just because you're sorry—you have to show her you mean it."
Adrian nodded slowly, her words sinking in. "How do I do that? What does she need me to do?"
Mia sighed again, tapping her fingers on the table. "For starters, give her some space. Don't push too hard, or she'll just dig her heels in deeper. And when you do talk to her, don't make it about you. Make it about her—show her you understand why she's upset."
"I can do that," Adrian said, his voice firm.
Mia tilted her head, giving him a small smile. "I believe you. But it's going to take time, Adrian. If you're not willing to be patient, you might as well give up now."
"I'm not giving up," Adrian said, his jaw set. "She's worth it."
Mia nodded, finally offering him a genuine smile. "Good. Because she deserves someone who'll fight for her."