Rekindled at the Reunion

I knew going to the high school reunion meant facing my past. That's why my heart

raced—I was going to see Ethan again. As I walked into the room, he was

standing in the corner. His eyes met mine, and everything else faded.

I remembered sharing the deep scar that Lily, my former best friend, had left when she

came between us. My heart thumped as I walked toward him. "It's been a long

time," he said softly. "Too long," I replied, the word "betrayal" echoing under my breath.

Before we could talk about the past, Lily walked up, her expression a silent plea for

forgiveness. The emotional dilemma hung thick in the air. I expected a confrontation,