Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I looked up at Kevin. I smiled wryly as I shook my head.

"The hardship isn't the issue. It's just that so many things have left me feeling lost."

Kevin gently patted my shoulder without pressing further. "That's life. Unexpected turns are bound to happen. But what's important is what we learn from them."

I nodded in agreement.

He smiled and raised his glass. "To the brave Evelyn, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

I raised my glass too. The sound of our glasses clinking marked the start of something new.

After dinner, we took a stroll around the campus.

The night was soft. The streetlights cast a gentle glow that stretched our shadows as we walked side by side.

"By the way, Kevin, I haven't asked. Who's your other partner for the competition? From what you've said, they must be impressive."

Kevin grinned mysteriously. "Take a guess."

I raised an eyebrow and ran through the possibilities in my head. Then, a familiar name popped into my mind.

"Could it be... Lianne?"

surprised. "How did

I grinned. "Women's intuition."

of our department. She wasn't only academically brilliant but also had a

seemed to be the

you've really struck gold with

bright red, and he stammered, "No, we're

and the sky's green." I stifled

push. "Partnerships are a kind

subject. "It's getting late. Let me take you back.

place, I collapsed onto the bed and let out a

new challenges.

...

our way to the university. As we entered the design faculty, I saw a familiar

I'm back. Thanks for

me. It's what we are supposed to do. But how was it over there?

is my hometown.

patted me on the shoulder. "If you need any help, just let me know. We're friends after all."

chatted and laughed as we walked into the classroom, drawing curious glances

greet me. The atmosphere became