When the Lovesick Fool Moved On

Synopsis

My sister and I fought over Preston for over a decade. But Preston still preferred my talented, accomplished sister. I threw myself into learning every art form imaginable, desperate for just one glance from him. At twenty-five, I graduated from Oxford with a degree in Finance. But when I came home, Preston still pushed my hand away. "I only love Jade. Stop wasting your energy." I stood frozen. My best friend pulled out tissues to wipe my tears. I dodged them, confused. "Why do I find him so boring now? He's just good-looking. I can't even understand why I liked him in the first place. Have I fallen out of love?" My friend smiled. "You've moved forward, while he's still stuck in the same place." My sister Jade and I got out of the car at the same time. Without warning, Jade stumbled sideways. Preston rushed forward without hesitation to catch her. Jade leaned into his arms, silently flashing me a mocking smile. Everyone around us lowered their heads, smirking. Because they knew what came next—I would yank Jade away, scream at her for faking, accuse her of stealing Preston's love. Then Preston would scold me for being immature, making me