introduction

"Lily's world revolved around Ethan, her best friend and the boy who unknowingly held her heart. They grew up together, sharing

laughter, secrets, and dreams. But one day, without warning, Ethan vanished from her life, leaving Lily heartbroken and wondering what went wrong . The memories of their time together lingered, haunting her with the question: will he ever remember her

"Lily thought she knew love, thought she knew pain, until the day Ethan ghosted her. No goodbye, no explanation, just silence. He left her clutching memories of stolen glances and whispered secrets, wondering if she was just a placeholder until someone better came along The worst part? She still remembers him

Female lead: Lily Morales

Male lead : Ethan Marcos

@Anelyn light"

Preview : The Night when Ethan left

Lily's heart was a war zone, ravaged by the memories of Ethan . They were each other's universe – late-night confessions, stolen glances that spoke louder than words, and futures they planned like they'd live forever . But it turns out she was just a pit stop, a placeholder until he ditched her like trash

No goodbye, no explanation, just crippling silence.

Months crawled by, and Lily was stuck in a nightmare, replaying every laugh, every touch, every "I love you" he never meant . She'd see his smile in strangers' faces and bleed all over again She questioned everything – her worth, her trust, her sanity . Nights were the worst, suffocating under the weight of what-ifs and why-me's

And then, like salt in the wound, Ethan saunters back, looking like the past never hurt him New crew, new smile, like he'd forgotten her entire existence The rumors swirl – he's "moved on", he's "better off", he's "never looking back"But Lily's still stuck in the wreckage, hating herself for still loving the ghost of him that the reality was never true that he will right beside her

The pain's so raw it’s suffocating. Does she confront him, or let the regret consume her? Lily said to herself Ethan please don't forget me!

On the other hand

Ethan's audacity to call it "taking care of business" is a joke, a pitiful excuse for the gut-wrenching betrayal he put Lily through. His dad's empire was on the brink, and he had to save it – by sacrificing the one person who truly mattered. He traded Lily's heart for a seat at the table, and now he's back, expecting redemption like it's a given.

The truth is, he was torn. He loved Lily, maybe even more than he loved himself. He'd whisper her name in his sleep, remember the way she'd laugh at his stupid jokes, how she'd light up when he entered a room. But his dad's voice was louder – "The business comes first, Ethan. She's just a distraction." So he left, convincing himself it was for the best.

Now he's standing in front of Lily, expecting forgiveness, even pity. "I did it all for us," he says, like that justifies crushing her. But the wreckage he left tells a different story – a girl broken, lost, and hating him for it. Her eyes used to sparkle when he looked at her; now they just ache with regret.

He's counting on her love being a safety net, a doormat for his apologies. But Lily's not that girl anymore. She's seen the monster he's become, and she's not sure she wants him back. Does she rip him apart, or does she walk away with what's left of her pride?

Did you think in the future they will see each other

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