As I sat at my desk, Bianca’s concerned voice broke through the fog of my thoughts. "Hey, Lilly, is everything okay?" she asked, her tone gentle but insistent. “I have been standing here for some time and you didn't even notice me”,
I blinked, realizing that I had been staring blankly at my computer screen, lost in my own world. "Sorry, what did you say?" I asked, trying to focus on her words.
Bianca sighed, her concern deepening. "I asked if everything was okay. You seem really distracted lately."
I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Should I confide in her about what had happened with Antonio? Would she understand, or would she judge me for it? The turmoil within me made it difficult to think clearly.
Before I could come up with a response, Bianca reached out and placed a comfortin
