The Wrong Woman

Candice texted a reply. "I'm busy at the moment."

Yet, Elio continued to message her.

"Can we talk in person?"

"Candice, you didn't turn me down initially. So, why the sudden change in your behavior? What do you mean by this?"

"I'm waiting for you. Are you coming down, or should I come up?"

Candice stared at Elio's messages on her phone, unsure how to respond. As her anxiety mounted, she turned and glanced at Vanessa.

With her extensive experience in matters of the heart, Vanessa was often regarded as somewhat of a love guru. Candice scooted her chair closer to Vanessa and whispered, "Vanessa, can I ask you something?"

Vanessa, who had been dozing off with her head resting on the desk, murmured sleepily, "Go ahead."

"My friend has had a crush on a guy she's known since they were kids. However, he's always kept his distance and even avoids her. He doesn't seem to like her much.

been reaching out to her and they've slept together twice

her hand flying to cover her mouth

Candice asked,

a concerned expression, Vanessa frowned and said, "Candice, it's clear that someone

me. I'm talking about my friend," Candice replied

friend." Vanessa quickly corrected herself, her expression softening into a sympathetic pout. "Babe, your friend has definitely been taken advantage of. That's terrible. Who's this jerk?" Candice swallowed nervously,

"What do you mean?"

into a stunning beauty. So, now this guy is

doesn't stop him from wanting to sleep with her now! You know how men can

she was

"Candice, it sounds like your friend doesn't understand much about relationships. She's inexperience and too

like that," Candice murmured

be in a relationship with your friend?"

trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes. Elio had expressed such desires, nor had he hinted at wanting

Candice stood up. "Vanessa, I don't feel well. I'm going to take