Relief seemed within grasp as the distant echo of an approaching vehicle met
her ears. Salvation, she surmised.
The vehicle drew near, its illumination piercing the darkness. Rhea extended a
beckoning hand, signaling for a halt.
As the window descended, Rhea’s eyes met the driver's. It was Darin.
Taken aback, she lowered her gaze, knitting her brows in a flustered gesture.
Darin had been an acquaintance since childhood, preceding her acquaintance
with Marcus.
Their story began in the corridors of kindergarten, where they shared the same
classroom as classmates.
During those days, the prominence of the Evans family had not yet reached its
current zenith. In the halls of her classroom, she bore the brunt of cruel taunts,
Labeled a street child bereft of care, subjected to intentional isolation by her
peers.
Clasping a doll to her chest, she would watch with longing as her peers formed
clusters around picture books, their innocent camaraderie Like a distant echo in
her heart.
In the shadows, aching emotions often surged, and clandestine tears were her
silent companions.
But then, like a serendipitous chord, her gaze intertwined with that of a
handsome classmate, Darin. A simple act of generosity-a piece of candy
extended-sparked a symphony of jealousy among the other girls.
“Cease your tears, for I shall safeguard you henceforth.”
His words were a soothing balm, an oath of protection that enshrouded her like a
guardian's embrace. In that moment, she felt herself transformed-a
metamorphosis akin to Cinderella's transition to princess. Vanity reveled in this
newfound identity, as she found herself fondly drawn to Darin.
However, the tides of Life would soon alter course. Her father led her to the
Thomas family’s house, akin to a palace, irrevocably reshaping her world.
Darin, once her envisioned prince charming, now stood on unequal footing as
she witnessed Marcus descending the stairs, an air of composure defining his
every step. In that instance, her sentiments pivoted, her infatuation shifting its
allegiance. Marcus’ cool countenance wielded a magnetic pull that stirred her
heart, altering the trajectory of her affections.
And beside him would be a princess, resplendent and enviable.
Darin emerged from the car, his attention drawn to the heels clutched in her
hand.
“Enter the car.” His command sliced through the night air, his gaze penetrating
her.
“Why are you here?” Faced with the desolate expanse of the road, Rhea asked.
“Derek called me.”
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disappointment. The lateness of the
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In the afternoon, Darin had extended
an invitation to a movie and met with
her pretext of weariness and a need
for rest. Yet, her present presence on
this path was a testament to a
hidden purpose-a rendezvous with
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Rhea'’s thoughts drifted back to a car
that had breezed past her without
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