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My world is all you

Unknowingly stepped into the trap of love. make people unable to extricate themselves

By holl•JPublished 3 years ago 9 min read

It was a beautiful autumn day when Emily first set foot on the campus of Harvard University. She was a transfer student from a small liberal arts college in Vermont and was both excited and nervous about starting at one of the most prestigious universities in the country. As she walked through the gates and onto the campus, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the grandeur of the buildings and the bustling energy of the students.

She had always been a shy and reserved person, and the thought of making new friends and fitting in with the Harvard crowd made her feel a little uneasy. But she was determined to make the most of her time here and get the best education possible.

The first few weeks were a blur of classes, lectures, and readings, and Emily struggled to keep up with the rigorous academic demands of Harvard. But she was determined to succeed, and she spent long hours in the library, pouring over textbooks and taking meticulous notes.

One day, as she was walking back from the library, she noticed a poster for an upcoming poetry reading. Emily had always loved poetry, and she decided to attend the event. As she took her seat in the auditorium, she noticed a young man sitting a few rows ahead of her. He was tall and lean, with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes. Emily couldn't help but be drawn to him, and she found herself stealing glances at him throughout the reading.

After the event was over, Emily gathered her things and made her way towards the exit. As she passed the young man, he turned to her and smiled.

"Did you enjoy the reading?" he asked.

Emily felt her cheeks flush. "Yes, it was wonderful," she replied.

The young man introduced himself as Adam, and they struck up a conversation about their favorite poets and their shared love of literature. Emily was surprised by how easy it was to talk to him, and she found herself laughing and smiling in a way that she hadn't in a long time.

As they walked out of the auditorium together, Adam asked if Emily wanted to grab a cup of coffee. She hesitated for a moment, but something about his easygoing manner and warm smile put her at ease.

Thy sat down at a small table in the campus coffee shop, and Adam ordered them each a latte. They talked for hours about everything from their favorite books to their dreams and ambitions. Emily found herself opening up to him in a way that she hadn't with anyone else.

As they parted ways that evening, Adam asked Emily if she wanted to go for a walk the next day. She agreed, and they made plans to meet at the campus gardens.

Over the next few weeks, Emily and Adam spent more and more time together. They went on long walks through the campus gardens, had picnics by the river, and stayed up late into the night talking about everything under the sun.

Emily couldn't believe how much she had in common with Adam, and how much he seemed to understand and appreciate her. She had never felt so comfortable with anyone before, and she found herself falling for him more and more each day.

But as the weeks turned into months, Emily began to notice that Adam was becoming more and more distant. He would cancel plans at the last minute, and when they did spend time together, he seemed preoccupied and distant.

Emily tried to ignore her growing sense of unease, but one evening, when she asked Adam what was wrong, he finally opened up to her.

"I'm sorry, Emily," he said. "I've been struggling with some personal issues lately, and I don't want to burden you with them."

Emily was taken aback. She had no idea that Adam was going through anything difficult, and she wanted to help him in any way she could

Over the next few weeks, Emily tried to be there for Adam as much as possible. She listened to him when he needed to talk, and she tried to offer advice and support whenever she could.

But despite her best efforts, Adam continued to pull away. Emily couldn't help but feel hurt and confused by his sudden change in behavior. She tried to talk to him about it, but he would always brush her off, saying that he just needed some time to himself.

As the end of the semester approached, Emily's anxiety grew. She had never felt so alone, and she couldn't shake the feeling that she had somehow done something wrong. She tried to focus on her studies, but she found herself constantly distracted by thoughts of Adam and what had gone wrong between them.

One day, as Emily was sitting in the library, she received a text message from Adam. It was short and to the point: "Meet me in the courtyard at 5."

Emily's heart leapt in her ch

Adam took a deep breath. "Emily, I need to tell you something," he said. "Something that I should have told you a long time ago."

Emily's heart sank. She had a feeling that she knew what was coming.

"I have a girlfriend," Adam said. "We've been together for a few years now, and I should have told you before we started spending so much time together. I'm sorry, Emily. I never meant to hurt you."

Emily felt like she had been punched in the gut. She had never felt so humiliated and betrayed in her life.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" she asked, her voice trembling.

"I didn't want to hurt you," Adam said. "I thought that if I just kept it to myself, we could keep spending time together without any complications."

Emily couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had trusted Adam, had poured her heart out to him, and he had lied to her all along.

"I need to go," Emily said, her voice shaking. "I can't talk to you right now."

Adam nodded, looking ashamed. "I understand," he said. "I'm so sorry, Emily."

Emily turned and walked away, her eyes brimming with tears. She couldn't believe that she had been so foolish, so blind to the truth. She had let herself fall for a man who had never been hers to begin with.

Over the next few weeks, Emily tried to move on. She threw herself into her studies, spent time with friends, and tried to keep busy. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake the feeling of hurt and betrayal that had settled in her heart.

One day, as she was walking across campus, she saw Adam sitting on a bench, his head in his hands. He looked up as she approached, his eyes red and swollen.

"Emily, can we talk?" he asked.

Emily hesitated for a moment, but then she nodded. They sat down on the bench together, and Adam took a deep breath.

"I know that I hurt you," he said. "And I can never apologize enough for that. But I need you to know that I never meant to lead you on

I was confused and lost, and I didn't know how to tell you about my girlfriend without hurting you. But that's not an excuse for what I did."

Emily listened, her heart heavy. She wanted to believe Adam, to forgive him, but she wasn't sure if she could ever trust him again.

"I need some time," she said finally. "I need to figure out what I want and what I can handle."

Adam nodded. "I understand," he said. "But I want you to know that I care about you, Emily. And if you ever need anything, anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask."

Emily nodded, feeling numb. She got up from the bench and walked away, unsure of what to do or how to feel.

Over the next few weeks, Emily tried to sort through her feelings. She couldn't deny that she still cared about Adam, but she wasn't sure if she could trust him again. She spent a lot of time talking to her friends and family, trying to get a sense of what she should do.

One day, as she was walking across campus, she saw Adam sitting on the steps of the student center. He looked up as she approached, and for a moment, they just looked at each other in silence.

"I know that I hurt you," Adam said finally. "And I'm so sorry. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I want you to know that I'll do anything to make it up to you."

Emily hesitated for a moment, but then she sat down next to him on the steps. "I don't know if I can trust you again," she said softly.

Adam nodded. "I understand," he said. "But I want you to know that I love you, Emily. I've loved you from the moment we met, and I'll love you for the rest of my life. I want to spend the rest of my life making it up to you, showing you how much you mean to me."

Emily felt her heart swell with emotion. She had never felt so torn, so unsure of what to do. She knew that Adam had hurt her, but she couldn't help but feel that he was genuine in his feelings for her.

"I don't know what to do," she said finally.

Adam took her hand. "Just give me a chance," he said. "That's all I'm asking. Let me show you how much you mean to me, and maybe, just maybe, we can find our way back to each other."

Emily thought about it for a moment, then nodded. "Okay," she said. "I'll give you a chance."

Over the next few months, Emily and Adam worked hard to rebuild their relationship. They talked about everything, from the past to the future, and they worked together to build trust and intimacy. They went on dates, took walks around campus, and spent long nights talking about their hopes and dreams.

Slouly but surely, Emily began to feel like she could trust Adam again. She couldn't deny that she still had doubts and fears, but she was willing to work through them together.

One day, as they were walking across campus, Adam stopped Emily and got down on one knee. He pulled out a small velvet box and opened it to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.

"Emily, will you marry me?" he asked.

Emily felt tears well up in her eyes. She had never expected Adam to propose, but she couldn't deny that she had always dreamed of spending her life with him.

"Yes," she said softly. "Yes, I will marry you."

Adam slipped the ring onto her finger, and they hugged each other tightly. For the first time in a long time, Emily felt like everything was going

Over the next year, Emily and Adam planned their wedding. They decided to get married on the same spot where they first met, under the shade of the big oak tree near the library. They invited all their friends and family, and even some of their old professors.

On the day of the wedding, Emily was nervous but excited. She had spent the morning getting ready with her bridesmaids, and she couldn't wait to see Adam waiting for her at the end of the aisle.

As she walked towards him, she felt like she was in a dream. She couldn't believe that this was really happening, that she was really getting married to the man she loved.

When she reached Adam, he took her hand and squeezed it gently. They looked into each other's eyes, and for a moment, everything else disappeared. All that mattered was the two of them, together, in that moment.

The ceremony was beautiful, and Emily couldn't help but feel grateful for all the people who had helped make it happen. Her friends and family sat in the audience, beaming with pride and love.

After the ceremony, Emily and Adam shared their first dance together as husband and wife. They held each other tightly, swaying to the music as if they were the only people in the world.

As the night went on, Emily felt like she was surrounded by love. She talked and danced with her friends and family, and she felt like everything was perfect.

At the end of the night, as Emily and Adam walked out of the reception hall, hand in hand, they looked up at the sky. The stars were shining bright, and the moon was full.

"It's a beautiful night," Adam said.

Emily smiled. "Yes, it is."

They walked towards their car, ready to start their new life together. Emily couldn't wait to see what the future held for them, but she knew one thing for sure: as long as she was with Adam, everything was going to be okay.

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