Episode 1: Encounter at dawn

As the sun rose over the bustling city of Paris, the elegant figure of Aurora Zephyrine made her way through the crowded streets towards the prestigious Lyceum Academy, where she served as a dedicated teacher. The weather and surroundings was delightful, with a gentle breeze carrying the sweet scent of flowers. Aurora couldn’t help but twirl around, a smile lighting up her face as she remembered that today was her third monthsary with her boyfriend.

In her own world of happiness, Aurora twirled, danced and hummed, only to accidentally bump into a stranger, a man of stern countenance and cold demeanor. His reaction was sharp, a mixture of annoyance and disdain evident in his furrowed brow and tight lips.

“I’m terribly sorry, sir,” said Aurora with a humble tone.

“You know what? You are the fifth woman who bumped into me today. What is it that you want?”

Aurora frowned and pursed her lips upon noticing the man’s rude behavior but decided to remain humble.

“Look… sir, I’m really really sorry I didn’t mean to bump into you,” she said again.

The man just rolled his eyes and walked past her.

“So rude…”

This encounter left Aurora in a bad mood as she made her way to school. Upon seeing Aurora’s unusual expression, her friends approached her and asked why she seemed upset when she was usually so cheerful.

“Hey, what’s wrong, Aurora?” asked Emma.

“Yeah, it’s unusual to see that expression on your face. What’s going on? Is everything okay?” another friend, Juliette, said with a voice filled with worry.

She sighed and told them everything.

“If I were you, I’m gonna smack him right on his head. How dare he treat you like that” Juliette said like protective Mother.

“Enough, I don’t want to get stressed. I have a date with my boyfriend this afternoon, and I need to stay fresh,” Aurora replied.

“Boyfriend, boyfriend, boyfriend. Let’s go already,” Emma said, rolling her eyes in irritation.

“Oh, speaking of boyfriends, he already your eighth or ninth?” Juliette asked, counting on her fingers. “How long have you two been together?”

“Today marks our third month together,” Aurora replied with a giggle.

“Hmm, maybe next week,” Juliette speculated.

“Yeah, or maybe tomorrow,” Emma added, nodding in agreement with Juliette.

“What do you mean tomorrow or next week?” Aurora asked, confused.

“Aurora, your relationships never seem to last more than five months. You need to choose the right person so you won’t end up crying again,” Juliette advised.

“Well, he’s different from the others. He’s sweet, gen—”

“Gentle and caring, that’s what you always say. But you still end up with swollen eyes,” Emma interrupted.

“Whatever, I love him, and that’s final. If he breaks my heart again, then I’ll find someone else until I find Mr. Right,” Aurora declared proudly.

Emma and Juliette exchanged a glance, sighing and shaking their heads. As they continued chatting, the bell rang, signaling the start of the day’s lessons. They each headed to their respective classes, ready to face the day ahead.

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