Alexis Andrews Pov <RELIABLE>

Ethan, on the other hand, seemed to know exactly what he wanted. He was clear about his feelings, and he wasn't afraid to show me affection. He'd hold my hand, look into my eyes, and tell me how much he cared about me. I was swept up in the romance of it all, and I couldn't help but feel like I was the luckiest person alive.

As we parted ways, he took my hand, looked into my eyes, and told me that he still loved me. I smiled, feeling a sense of closure, feeling like I was finally home. alexis andrews pov

We talked for hours, catching up on lost time. He told me about his life, about the struggles and the triumphs. He told me about Rachel, about how it hadn't worked out, and how he'd often thought about me. Ethan, on the other hand, seemed to know

"I love you too," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. I was swept up in the romance of

And then, the inevitable happened. Ethan met someone else. Her name was Rachel, and she was everything I wasn't - outgoing, confident, and beautiful. I was devastated. I felt like my world had been turned upside down.