Iron before Gold

Fe was a brilliant girl who excelled in her studies. She was also the captain of the volleyball team and never gave up easily. Her determination made her a role model for her classmates. Fe had a secret, though; she had a deep crush on Albert, a year older and equally brilliant. They always competed in academics, pushing each other to do better.

Fe and Albert became good friends despite their rivalry. Albert was the only one who could make Fe feel vulnerable. One day, Fe almost confessed her feelings to Albert, but she turned it into a joke. She felt embarrassed and decided to keep her feelings hidden. Their friendship continued, filled with laughter and shared dreams.

Fe heard that Albert would be moving to a big city for school. She felt sad but wanted to wish him well. As she approached Albert to confess her feelings, she saw another girl hug him and call him 'babe'. Fe's heart sank, and she turned away, feeling heartbroken. She vowed never to confess her feelings to anyone again.

Ten years later, Fe was living a happy life with her college sweetheart, Andrew Ulysses. They shared many adventures and dreams together. Fe realized that sometimes life has its own plans, and she was grateful for where her journey led her. She and Andrew got married in a beautiful ceremony. Fe learned that true happiness comes from being true to oneself.