Forbidden Tiles

A New Beginning

Donald took a deep breath and made his decision. He would choose to stay with Jennifer and pursue their relationship. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he felt a strong connection with her that he couldn't ignore.

As he walked out of Jennifer's dorm room, Donald felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had made his choice, and now he could focus on building a future with Jennifer.

But just as things were starting to look up, Donald knew he had to talk to Rachel and break the news to her. He didn't look forward to the conversation, but he knew it was necessary.

*A Difficult Conversation*

Donald took a deep breath and walked to Rachel's dorm room. He knocked on the door, and Rachel answered, a hopeful look on her face.

"Hey, Donald," she said, her voice bright. "Have you made a decision?"

Donald nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. "Yeah, Rachel, I have. I'm sorry, but I've decided to stay here and pursue a relationship with Jennifer."

Rachel's face fell, and Donald could see the disappointment in her eyes. "I understand," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I knew you had feelings for her, but I had hoped..."

Donald felt a pang of guilt, knowing that he had hurt Rachel. "I'm sorry, Rachel," he said, trying to explain. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I just feel a strong connection with Jennifer that I couldn't ignore."

Rachel nodded, taking a deep breath. "It's okay, Donald. I understand. I'll be okay."

As Donald walked away from Rachel's dorm room, he felt a sense of sadness wash over him. He had hurt someone he cared about, and it didn't feel good.

*A New Beginning*

But as he walked back to Jennifer's dorm room, Donald felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that he had made the right decision for himself, and he was eager to start this new chapter in his life.

When he arrived at Jennifer's dorm room, she was waiting for him with a smile. "Hey, how did it go?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with concern.

Donald took a deep breath and told her about his conversation with Rachel. Jennifer listened attentively, her expression understanding.

"I'm proud of you, Donald," she said, when he finished. "That couldn't have been easy."

Donald smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Jennifer. "Thanks, Jennifer. I feel like I've made the right decision. I'm excited to see where this journey takes us."

As they hugged, Donald felt a sense of peace wash over him. He knew that he had made a choice that was right for him, and he was ready to start this new chapter in his life with Jennifer.

*The Future Ahead*

As they sat down to talk about their future plans, Donald felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that there would be challenges ahead, but he was ready to face them with Jennifer by his side.