In the months that followed the breakup, Emma and Ryan tried their best to move on with their lives. Emma focused all her energy on her career. She took on a major project at work, designing a complete rebranding for a well - known company. It was a challenging task, but it helped her keep her mind off Ryan.
During this time, a fellow artist named Jake started showing interest in Emma. He was a painter with a laid - back attitude and a passion for the bohemian lifestyle. He would often invite Emma to art shows and studio parties. Emma, who was still hurting from the breakup, was hesitant at first. But eventually, she decided to give Jake a chance.
Ryan, on the other hand, was pressured by his mother to start dating again. She arranged several blind dates for him, introducing him to women from wealthy and influential families. Ryan went along with it, but he found himself comparing every woman he met to Emma. None of them could hold a candle to her.
One day, while out for lunch, Ryan saw Emma and Jake together. They were sitting at a sidewalk café, laughing and chatting. Ryan felt a pang of jealousy. He realized that he still loved Emma, and the thought of her with someone else was unbearable.