PROM PACT

"2024 has been a year of thoughts and memories that I can draw upon to move my life forward. Although it hasn't been easy, I'm starting to get what I deserve. As I begin my final year of high school, I'm filled with joy knowing that I'll soon be done with my studies. However, I must maintain my focus to achieve my goals.

Many of my classmates see me as a quiet and humble person, but sometimes stubborn. I wasn't involved in any relationships until I met someone who caught my attention. We were friends for about four months, and I developed feelings for her. Little did I know, she would captivate me so deeply. I struggled to express my feelings, fearing rejection.

I was drawn to Oli's kindness, innocence, and authenticity. She was different from the girls I usually interacted with. I saw the light in her from the moment we met, and I was captivated by it. I admitted my attraction, but she shared her past experiences and trust issues. She wasn't ready for a relationship, and I understood.

We continued talking, and I enjoyed her company. Every conversation stirred my emotions, and I wanted to be with her. I tried to escort her home, but she seemed uninterested. I felt a strong connection, but she didn't reciprocate my feelings. I realized I had to move on.

One day, I pretended to be sick to get her attention. She discovered my ruse and confronted me. I felt disappointed and rejected when she said we couldn't be together. She suggested remaining friends, but I struggled with that. I wrote her a letter expressing my gratitude for her presence in my life and apologizing for any hurt I caused.

As prom approached, she asked me to go with her, but I declined. I had already made plans, but deep down, I didn't want to go without the girl I loved. She was hurt, and I felt free, but I still thought about her. Four days before prom, she sent friends to convince me, but my heart remained steadfast.

Eventually, we talked, and she expressed her frustration. I realized I had overloved her, and she didn't feel the same. It hurt, but I understood. Sometimes we were friends, sometimes more, and sometimes strangers. Her mixed signals confused me, and I asked her not to play with my feelings.

Not mixed feelings but it was some kind of confusion in her heart and in most cases to cool down the kind of tension in her heart she would try to talk to mi as though everything was fine.

Sometimes she would even say that I had some shortcomings but would not tell me a thing.I also had some confusions in my heart as to who to love since I had someone in my life before who I was" pretending to love".The same mixed feelings with Oli were not accidental but I think kinda deliberate.

Oli was someone who had