Elena Awkward. That was what I felt as Victor and I sat for breakfast. The tension between us was palpable, a reminder of the distance that had grown between us. I couldn't deny the effect his actions from the previous night had on me. That unexpected kiss had ignited a spark, a flame that I had thought had long extinguished. But I knew I couldn't let my guard down so easily. The truth was, I had a plan. A plan that involved making Victor see my worth, making him realize that I wouldn't succumb to the pain of the past. Mateo had been a part of that plan, his presence serving as a catalyst to evoke a reaction from Victor. But deep down, I knew that my heart yearned for Victor's love, for the connection we once shared. As we sat across from each other, our eyes occasionally meeting and qu

