She just sat at the table with him, kept her head down, and focused on her food.

This setup lasted for five whole days. Today was Friday. Bennett had a dinner party in the evening. Marcia made some chicken soup for Claudia, but she didn't feel Like having it.

After having a few spoonful of soup and cleaning up after herself, Claudia went upstairs to her room.

Feeling cooped up, she lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

After a few minutes, Aurora sent her a message, asking her if she wanted to go hang out and have fun tomorrow. Normally, she would text back right away and ask Aurora with enthusiasm where they were going. But not today. When she saw the message, she felt no desire to reply. Stupid love had her feeling all broken up.

No, they hadn't been in a real relationship yet.

The realization made her even sadder and didn't know what to do.

Meanwhile, Aurora waited and waited for Claudia to reply to her message, but she got no answer. Knowing that her friend had been in low spirits Lately, Aurora decided to call.

When her phone started ringing, Claudia checked the name on the screen and instantly felt guilty. She didn't intend to answer Aurora's call, but she accidentally did.

Claudia was rendered speechless.

Even her phone wasn't cooperating with her.

"Yes, it's me." Aurora had been Claudia's best friend for over a decade, so upon hearing Claudia's voice, Aurora instantly sensed that something was wrong.

“What's wrong with you? Why do you sound so depressed?”

"Sothing's wrong. I'm just a little sleepy.”

“Don't lie to me! I know you well! Tell me what happened. Did you express your love to Bennett and he refused you?"

Claudia had no idea how to respond to her best friend's blunt question. She even considered not responding and just hanging up.

Not getting an answer from Claudia, Aurora pressed, "I'm right, aren't re

Claudia didn't know how to tell her, so she said, “I'll text you everything."

Then, she hung up the phone and sent Aurora a summary of what had been happening recently. The truth was, it wasn't a big deal. Claudia just felt a bit hurt.

Aurora's message read, “I didn't mean to upset you just now. I just didn't expect Bennett to be amazing enough not to be attracted to you.

She sent another message that read, “I'm not trying to put you down or anything. In fact, I think you're really pretty. Maybe you're just not his type, so he rejected you. You're awesome, Claudia, and you have a voice like an angel's. If I were a man, I would've married you long go."

Claudia's reply read, “Okay. I suppose that's a Little comforting." Just a Little though, since Aurora wasn't a man.

Aurora texted back, "It's not a big deal. There are so many fish in the sea, dear. So what if Bennett doesn't like you? I'm sure there are other guys out there who'll be happy to be with you."

Claudia replied, “But I don't like other guys.” Aurora then messaged, “But you know what I mean, though, right? So what do you say, gorgeous? Will you go out and have fun with me tomorrow?"