"Why did I have to like her?" Emilia moaned as she looked out the window, watching the autumn leaves fall from the trees.
This wasn't the first time that Emilia had found herself in a delicate situation. She had been best friends with Tyler for years, when he told her about the girl he had a crush on. Emilia had been happy for him - until she realized she was developing a crush too.
It wasn't her fault he and his crush got along so well. Emilia's competitive side had taken a backseat, allowing her best friend, who already had a head start on the love game, to set the terms. This left Emilia in an awkward place.
Despite knowing how Tyler felt, Emilia also knew that she couldn't be selfish and interfere with her best friend's potential relationship. But she kept having all these wayward thoughts and feelings that were hard to ignore.
The dilemma resulted in Emilia balancing delicately between hiding her own feelings and silent support for Tyler. She had to keep her heart shielded without appearing distant or suspicious. Each time she saw them together, her stomach did flip flops, making her feel both bitter and disappointed.
Fortunately, self-awareness and friendship won the tug of war Emilia found herself trapped in. After much deliberation, thinking of future consequences and imagining what was best for her friend, she realised there was no winning solution.
Determined to be the bigger person in the situation, she decided to remain friends with them both and to keep her emotions in check. This meant not trying to sway Tyler's mind or preventing the "pair" from talking or spending time together. It also meant intending to stay honest about any other relationships she may try to pursue.
But it's not always easy managing relationships and friendships with people you truly care about. The final blow came when Tyler finally asked the girl out and they started dating. In the end, Emilia's crush remained unrequited.
It was only after the situation had passed that Emilia understood the importance of being honest with yourself and with those around you. It may be a little uncomfortable and quite heartbreaking at times, but it's much better than the alternative emotions of guilt or envy.
Pushing these negative experiences away and focusing on the positive, Emilia soon realised she had learned an important lesson – a reminder of how vulnerable it is to have a crush on someone who is already spoken for.
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