Part 4
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Mia rushed out of the university building. Her eyes were glassy with tears, but she bit her lip hard, refusing to let them fall. Behind her, Anna came running.
Anna finally caught up, slightly out of breath.
“Mia, why won’t you give David a chance?” she asked.
Mia wiped her eyes and answered in a cold, steady voice.
“Do you know why? Because I don’t actually like David. And on top of that, did you forget what happened last year with Sara?”
Anna fell silent for a moment, then said gently,
“David doesn’t love Sara… you know that too.”
Mia let out a bitter laugh.
“I don’t care whether he loves her or not. The point is, he was with her. That’s what I know.”
Her voice softened, and sadness slowly settled in her eyes.
Anna sighed quietly, feeling guilty about even bringing David to the club in the first place. She had assumed Mia liked him. Now she regretted it. And on top of everything, she still had to convince Mia to go to the club, not the cinema. With a small sigh, Anna handed her the drink
“Alright then, my ‘therapy session’ is over. Ice latte—drink it, it’s cold.”
Mia took the drink but stayed silent for a moment.
“I’m going home. I’m tired. I still have to prepare for my presentation. My driver is coming to pick me up.”
Anna immediately shook her head.
“No. You can’t live your life like it’s just home and university. You’re exhausted, and don’t forget—we were supposed to go to the cinema today. You promised.”
Mia exhaled deeply.
“Yes, I remember. But after everything that happened today, even a movie doesn’t feel right anymore.”
Anna placed her hands on her hips, firm.
“No, that’s not an option. You gave your word, and Mr. Richard already approved it. Opportunities like this don’t come often. Now tell me—what do girls do when they’re feeling down?”
Mia shook her head.
“I don’t know.”
Anna suddenly shouted,
“SHOPPING!”
Mia closed her eyes.
“Anna, is this really the right moment?”
“No objections accepted, Mia! You’re not going to live your entire life inside a cage. Come on, let’s go shopping. You know, I’ve been thinking about changing my manicure—these colors don’t suit me anymore.”
She held up her fingers.
Mia couldn’t help but let out a small laugh, but said nothing.
Just then, a blue BMW pulled up near the university gate.
Anna’s face lit up.
“Oh, look—my hero is here.”
Daniel stepped out of the car.
He was dressed casually yet stylishly: a light grey blazer over a white T-shirt, dark slim-fit trousers, and slightly messy hair that looked effortlessly perfect. His gaze was calm, confident, and composed.
He walked toward them.
“Who made my girls upset?” he asked with a light, teasing tone.
Anna immediately ran to him and hugged him.
“You showed up just in time.”
They greeted each other warmly.
Daniel looked at Anna and smiled.
“You look beautiful today.”
Anna raised an eyebrow.
“Only today?”
Daniel chuckled awkwardly.
“That’s not what I meant… you always look beautiful.”
Satisfied, Anna smiled.
Mia, standing slightly apart, said quietly,
“Hi, Daniel.”
Daniel turned to her.
“Same as always… you’re still upset and moody.”
Anna lightly nudged him.
“You talk about her like you see her every day.”
Daniel smirked.
“You know… when I see you two, I always think—one of you is like a calm night, and the other like a thunderstorm. And yet somehow, you’re the closest friends.”
Anna laughed.
“Daniel!”
Then Daniel turned back to Mia.
“So, who upset my little friend today?”
He stepped a little closer.
Mia quickly replied,
“I’m not upset. And anyway, Anna and I were just about to go shopping.”
Anna jumped in immediately.
“Yes, we’re going shopping. Strictly girls only.”
Daniel smiled lightly.
“Alright then. I was going to take you girls out for lunch anyway. Come on, I’ll drop you off.”
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