In the cozy gazebo in the backyard, with a crackling firepit in the center, Sophia and Estelle settled down, warming themselves by the flames as they slipped into conversation.

Sophia hesitated, the words catching in her throat before she finally let them out, "Mr. Gilder, well, he told me he likes me."

Estelle paused, a surprised smile spreading across her face. "He finally

confessed!"

Sophia looked at her, astounded. "You knew?"

Nodding, Estelle responded, "Yeah, when you had just come back, at one of our get-togethers, Jason told me himself."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Sophia's expression was one of utter disbelief.

Estelle explained, "Jason asked me not to say anything. Plus, back then, you

were still with Robin. He didn't want to add to your stress."

Sophia bit her lip, a mix of emotions swirling within. "And here I was, thinking he had eyes for you."

Raising an eyebrow, Estelle chuckled, "Now, that's a wild thought."

confessed, "The thought of Mr. Gilder

your mind?" Estelle

her head. "I don't know. It's so unexpected. I never pictured a romantic angle to our relationship. I always thought

help but laugh at her friend's naivety, though her tone remained serious. "Jason is head over

as she met Estelle's gaze, then dropped them back to the dancing

why you came

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

feelings for Robin, it's okay to turn Jason down" Estelle's voice was calm. "Love isn't about obligation. And after all this time, Jason's prepared himself for any

'all this time' tugged

opened up about discovering

Year's Eve, feeling disillusioned

heartbroken.

understood then why Jason chose to

how to face Mr.

another log to

what can't be. But after revealing his feelings, things can't go back to how they were. You have to understand, he's been carrying this torch

guilt, wondering aloud why Jason would choose such a one- sided

loves you,"

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