Essel’s Pov
When two individuals share a long-standing friendship, they often develop a deep understanding of one another, allowing them to notice subtle changes in behavior.
This has always been the case between Ella and me. She could invariably sense when I was troubled or not in a good mood, and I possessed the same ability with her.
Our capacity to interpret each other's expressions and emotional states was so refined that others would remark that we were like two peas in a pod, despite our distinct differences. This phenomenon is typical of friendships that endure over time.
At this moment, I sensed that something was amiss. Ella was lying on my bed next to me, gazing at the ceiling. Although I had been conversing with her, her focus seemed to be elsewhere, clearly preoccupied by
