n her eyes as she relayed the news about Victor decl

e party, but he will not attend. He will

m sorry to hear that. But it's

arah. I understand, and I know

couldn't see Sarah's expression. Unbeknownst to Ella, a pen

ing about Victor's excuse didn't quite sit right with her. She coul

ved at the venue with a forced confident smile, determined to enjoy the evening with her colleagues and friends. She never enjoyed th

and teasing remarks that came her way. Her colleagues, who had heard about her date

's the famous Victor tonight? We wer

Victor had a work commitment,

ommitment, huh? Sounds like

don't worry, you'll mee

et comfort of her apartment. The night had been filled with laughter, music, and c

one rang, and Victor's name appeared on the screen.

Victor. It's so nic

I was wondering how the party

as a fun evening with my coworkers and fr

sorry I couldn't make it.

right, Victor. I completely un

u're not upset. I really wish I

too, but there will be other opportunities

to hear that, Ella. I'll make

ok forward to that, Victor. Thank

ion, Ella's disappointment from e

inued to see each other, but Ella couldn't he

oments of warmth and affection started t

change in Victor's behaviour. The atmosphere felt different, and his once-devote

iced that things have been a bit differen

lly replied, "Ella, I've been dealing with some personal matters lately, an

had been gnawing at her. "I understand that, Victor, but I want you to kno

smile playing on his

had settled in her heart. Victor's distraction continued in the days th

the air as Ella and he sat in her living room, searching fo

the courage to confront the issue head-on. "Victor, pleas

ring, "Ella, I've been feeling like you're not as eager as I am to take our relationship to a more physical level. It

owly because of her inexperience, but she had also been deeply invested in their relatio

's just that... I've never been in a relationship like this before. I've never been intimate with anyone, and it ter

our need for time, but I can't deny that I desire a deeper physical connection with

ready to become intimate, I always want

s the society and personal dynamics evolved. Saving yourself is a bit overrated,

st sentence. She cared deeply for Victor, and she wanted to mak

ame, and sincerity, "Victor, I want to be wi