memories of moments shared with Ethan. As she prepared for her wor

ou to an evening of gala this Friday. This will be a great o

both exciting and intimidating. She quickly replied:"Hello Ethan, I slep

la

er best friend and colleague at the café, had helped her choose. It was a long and elegant dress in burgundy

illuminated mansion, where the gala evening took place. Lila felt a knot of ne

eccable tuxedo. Her warm smile immediately reassure

an. You are ver

gantly dressed crowd. "I will present to a few

d by a group of people, all as sophisticated as Ethan. He made the pres

," said a middle-aged m

your works," added an elegant woman, a glass of champagne in hand.Lila

that's very

eeling like an outsider. She observed the conversations, the polite laughter and the e

ll, blonde and wore a sparkling dress. Their conversation seemed lively, and Lila

a long time," the

ied with a polite sm

And you ? Still navigat

ever," he replied

ous smile appeared on her lips. "An

gently pulled her towards

s Rachel, an

ide her discomfort. "Nic

tly condescending. " So, are you a friend of Ethan's? »

es. "Well, I hope you know what you are

rrassment and confusion.

his is not

en more enigmatic. " Of course, Ethan.

ly, leaving Lila with a

es to Ethan, sear

Lila asked, trying not

and through his hair. "Ra

ship did not

and doubt. "Why didn't you

y. I do not didn't want to worry. Rachel and I are in the past

ere demanding. What does that mean ? »Ethan sighed again. "Rachel always thought I was too fo

know that I am willing to make an ef

w the sincerity in his eyes, but the doubts remained. "I believe you, E

erstand, and I will be here to

y the rest of

, introducing him to influential and interesting people. Little by little, Lila relaxed,

woman approached Lila. " You must be Lil

surprised. " Yes it'

. I heard a lot of good things from you. Tell

ease with Margaret. "I li

in the little everyday things, human

ld organize an exhibition? I know some galleries who would be delighted to welcome your paintings. »Lila felt her hea

iled with pride. "I knew you would be a great addition

cult, Lila began to feel more at ease. She realized that, despite the challe

headed towards the car that was waiting for them. Lila felt exhaus

ezed it gently. "Thank you for coming th

. "Thank you, Ethan. It was an experience i

ow. And I'm sorry for this what happened with Ra

still learning to navigate this world. But I'm

deep affection. "I will

la

ese challenge

in comfortable silence, every

tionship would be ro