Prologue

"Am I really unlikable?"

"Somehow, living really isn't fun"

"Will I ever be able to find my purpose after college?"

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Jei Mi sat alone in her room, surrounded by the comforting silence that embraced her like a fragile cocoon. Her almond eyes stared into the mirror, searching for answers that seemed to elude her. She brushed her fingers through her long, brunette hair, contemplating the person she had become.

For as long as she could remember, Jei Mi had battled against her own mind, a relentless struggle against the negative thoughts that seemed to haunt her every step. Deep within her, a storm brewed, twisting her perception of herself and the world around her. But she hid this internal turmoil behind a sweet smile, careful not to burden her family and friends with the weight of her inner demons.

In the outside world, Jei Mi adjusted her personality like a chameleon, trying to fit in, to be accepted. She longed to belong, to find comfort in the connections she formed with others. Yet, despite her efforts, a nagging emptiness persisted, a persistent ache that refused to be soothed.

Seven years ago, Jei Mi had experienced a flicker of affection, a glimpse of what it felt like to be seen and cherished. But it had been one-sided, her heart left shattered in the wake of unrequited love. Since then, she had carried the scars, a constant reminder of her vulnerability and the pain of her affection being ignored and rejected.

"I moved on, I'm supposed to feel gratified since I will now be able to free myself from crying myself to sleep each night yet, I feel lifeless, rather, I'm quite living a life that doesn't feel anything nice but, pressures and anxieties remain."

Tonight, as the moon cast a soft glow upon her room, Jei Mi found herself sharing a roof with her best friend, Han Da Wei. He was the kindest man she had ever known, a beacon of warmth and understanding in her complicated life. They had shared countless memories together, their bond unbreakable.

But as the night unfolded, a subtle shift occurred. Boundaries blurred, and their connection deepened. A fragile tension hung in the air, laden with unspoken desires and unexplored emotions. Jei Mi felt her heart race, a mix of anticipation and fear intertwining within her. Something was happening between them, something that had the power to change everything.

Jei Mi and Da Wei stood on the precipice, their hearts teetering between friendship and something more. And as they took that fateful step forward, they could never have imagined the twists and turns their lives would take, the joys and sorrows that lay ahead.

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".... I promise you, I will make you my last if you can wait for me"

What kind of life will they lead if there's a prospective intervention of something called "affection beyond friendship"?

What hurdle awaits for the journey of these unexpected pair of uncertain couple?

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