21

As Elizabeth eagerly waited for Alex to return, tragedy struck with a cruel and unforeseen twist of fate. Just a few days before his planned homecoming, a devastating accident claimed Alex's life.

News of his sudden demise hit Elizabeth with a force so strong it threatened to knock her off her feet. Everything around her seemed to blur as she struggled to comprehend the heartbreaking reality that her best friend was gone, just as they were about to celebrate the triumphs that'd come their way.

Grief washed over her in tidal waves, and she found herself drowning in a sea of despair. The future that had once brimmed with promise and excitement now seemed bleak and uncertain. How could this happen? Why now when they had so much to look forward to?

Days turned into weeks, and Elizabeth clung to the memories she had shared with Alex. She received an outpouring of support and condolences from friends and family, but none of it could fill the void left by his absence. Her heart ached,and she felt lost without him unwavering presence by her side