Veronica surprised that xilan left her at their date alone decided that she was not going to be with him anymore

Veronica Wilson being the only child of her parents was showered with so much love and attention.

Veronica sat across from Xilan in a dimly lit coffee shop, the soft hum of the espresso machine providing a backdrop to their tense conversation. She fiddled with her coffee cup, her eyes avoiding his gaze.

"I can't do this anymore," she finally said, her voice barely a whisper. The words hung heavy in the air.

Xilan looked stunned. He had never seen her so serious, so determined. "But... why? What did I do wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with confusion.

Veronica shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. "I don't understand you anymore, and i think it's best for you and I to part ways."

With a heavy heart, she stood up and walked out of the coffee shop, leaving Xilan alone with his shattered dreams. He watched her go.

"Nica wait... ." Hoping she would look back and change her mind. As she walked away, he clenched his fists and swore to himself that he would get her back. He would never let her forget him.

~

Veronica dialed Jane's number, her finger hovering over the call button. She took a deep breath and pressed it.

"Hey, it's Veronica," she said, her voice barely a whisper.

"Hey, girl! What's up?" Jane's cheerful voice answered.

"I just... I just broke up with Xilan," Veronica confessed, her voice breaking.

"Oh, honey. I'm so sorry to hear that," Jane said softly.

"I know. It's just... I don't know what to do now."

"Well, maybe you should take a break from studying and just focus on yourself for a while."

"I guess you're right. I need to get my mind off of things. I'll call you later."

"Okay, honey. Just remember that I'm here for you, no matter what."

Veronica hung up the phone and took a deep breath. She knew that Jane was right. She needed to focus on herself and her studies. She decided to take a break from studying and go for a walk.

~

Veronica hurried down the street, her arms laden with grocery bags. The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the pavement. She was relieved to be almost home, but a sense of unease lingered in the air.

Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Xilan, his face flushed with anger.

"Veronica, we need to talk," he said, his voice low and menacing.

Veronica tried to pull away, but Xilan was too strong. "I don't want to talk to you," she said, her voice trembling.

Xilan ignored her pleas and continued to pull her towards a dark alleyway. Veronica struggled against his grip, but he was too powerful.

Just as Xilan was about to drag Veronica into the alley, a tall, muscular man emerged from the shadows.

"Hey, what's going on here?" the man asked, his voice stern.

Xilan hesitated, then released Veronica and backed away.

"Nothing," he mumbled, his voice barely audible, he walks away.

The man turned to Veronica. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Veronica nodded, her heart still pounding. "Thank you," she said.

The man smiled. "No problem. Just doing what's right."

As the man walked away, Veronica couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude. She had been saved by a stranger, and she would never forget it.

~

Veronica pulled into her parents' driveway, the familiar sight of their house filling her with a sense of nostalgia. She hadn't been home in months, and she was eager to see her family and catch up.

As she stepped out of the car, she was greeted by the sound of her mother's laughter. She smiled, knowing that everything would be okay.

"Mom! Dad!" she called out, her voice echoing through the house.

A few moments later, her parents emerged from the kitchen, their faces lit up with joy.

"Veronica! It's so good to see you!" her mother exclaimed, pulling her into a warm hug.

"We missed you so much," her father added, giving her a big bear hug.

Veronica hugged them back, feeling a wave of love and gratitude wash over her. It was good to be home.

They had news: her childhood friend Raymond was back in town.

"Raymond? The one who never talked to me?" Veronica asked, a flicker of hope igniting in her heart.

Her parents smiled. "Yes, that Raymond. He's changed a lot."

Veronica couldn't believe it. Raymond, the boy who never said a word to her, was back in her life. She wondered if he really had changed. She remembered the awkward silences, the missed connections.