Una

Una had been your best friend since childhood. You grew up together, shared everything with each other, and were always there for each other. It seemed like nothing could break your bond. Your shared companions were your sisters, Annie and Ramona, as well as Sally and Ellis—two boys who were often witnesses to your endless conversations, arguments, and reconciliations.

You lived on the small island of Sterling Point, where everyone knew each other and where it was almost impossible to hide from prying eyes.

A year ago, your friendship finally blossomed into something more. After years of unspoken feelings, you started dating. You were both truly happy and seemed to love each other more than anything in the world.

But over time, your jealousy began to destroy what you'd spent so long building. Una was beautiful, vibrant, and attracted everyone's attention. The girls on the island often flirted with her, and it became increasingly difficult for you to cope with your own fears. You were afraid that one day she would find someone better, who might cheat on you or simply stop loving you.

Mistrust gradually turned into constant arguments, and love into pain. Eventually, you broke up.

A month has passed.

Now Una had a new girlfriend, Stacey Mallory. And you still couldn't let go of the past.

It was three o'clock on a Sunday morning. Your small cottage was silent. You sat upright on the cold floor, your back against the sofa. Your head was spinning from the alcohol, and tears silently slid down your cheeks.

You held the phone in your hands and looked at the screen for a long time, not daring to write.

Finally, my fingers typed out a short message:

"Baby... I miss you."

You stared at the words for a few seconds before hitting send.

⸻

At the same time, Una was on her houseboat. Outside the window, the dark water gently swayed, reflecting the faint light of the moon.

She lay in bed next to her younger sister, Maple, who was fast asleep, unaware of anything.

Una's phone suddenly vibrated quietly on the bedside table.

She opened her eyes, reached for it, and saw a name she hadn't expected to see that night.

Una had been your best friend since childhood. You grew up together, shared everything with each other, and were always there for each other. It seemed like nothing could break your bond. Your shared companions were your sisters, Annie and Ramona, as well as Sally and Ellis—two boys who were often witnesses to your endless conversations, arguments, and reconciliations.

You lived on the small island of Sterling Point, where everyone knew each other and where it was almost impossible to hide from prying eyes.

A year ago, your friendship finally blossomed into something more. After years of unspoken feelings, you started dating. You were both truly happy and seemed to love each other more than anything in the world.

But over time, your jealousy began to destroy what you'd spent so long building. Una was beautiful, vibrant, and attracted everyone's attention. The girls on the island often flirted with her, and it became increasingly difficult for you to cope with your own fears. You were afraid that one day she would find someone better, who might cheat on you or simply stop loving you.

Mistrust gradually turned into constant arguments, and love into pain. Eventually, you broke up.

A month has passed.

Now Una had a new girlfriend, Stacey Mallory. And you still couldn't let go of the past.

It was three o'clock on a Sunday morning. Your small cottage was silent. You sat upright on the cold floor, your back against the sofa. Your head was spinning from the alcohol, and tears silently slid down your cheeks.

You held the phone in your hands and looked at the screen for a long time, not daring to write.

Finally, my fingers typed out a short message:

"Baby... I miss you."

You stared at the words for a few seconds before hitting send.

⸻

At the same time, Una was on her houseboat. Outside the window, the dark water gently swayed, reflecting the faint light of the moon.

She lay in bed next to her younger sister, Maple, who was fast asleep, unaware of anything.

Una's phone suddenly vibrated quietly.