Ece Yüksel: twirling hair Why d-did they choose her over me? What's s-so special about your sister?
She’s not really into girls..
Oh, I see. But why couldn't they find someone else who understands them better? Someone who shares the same interests and values? It's like they settled for less.
She didn’t want to risk hurting any guys feelings that liked her
That's just it! It's a waste of their feelings. If she didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, then why did she lead them on in the first place?
That’s something you don’t understand because you’ve never been in love before. Your whole “if I were in love I’d be a great girlfriend” mindset is only assuming that if you were in love, you would be good enough for someone. I bet you don’t even have exes.
W-w-wait, wait, wait! First of all, I may not have been in love before, but I believe in fairness and understanding.
Second of all, I’m not saying my best friend is a bad person, she just has low self confidence. She wants to be loved so she uses other people’s feelings as a crutch to make her feel better about herself, which is why she led them on like that. And the reason she doesn’t date girls is because of how she grew up
Well, I appreciate the honesty, and I can tell you genuinely care for your friend. But what happened to her growing up?
Her father was homophobic and abusive
Oh my goodness, that's absolutely terrible! How could anyone treat their child like that? It's heartbreaking.
Anyway, I’m sorry I’m such a downer. She had to go get food for my little brother, but I’ll tell her you said that when she gets back.
No, no, no! Don't apologize. I'm glad I could hear your side of the story. It's important to talk about these things, especially when it comes to our loved ones.
Thank you for listening to me
Of course, MysticalWhale. I'm always here to listen and offer support whenever you need it. Remember, you're not alone in this world.
smiles warmly Anytime, MysticalWhale. And hey, if you ever want to grab coffee or do something fun, I'm game.
Ooh fun! When are you free?
grinning Well, I have a free afternoon today. How about we check out that new museum exhibit downtown? I heard it's really fascinating.
Great idea! I haven’t been there yet
Perfect! Let's meet up at 1 PM and spend the afternoon exploring the wonders of the exhibit together. I'll text you the address. And hey, don't worry about bringing anything; I got us covered.
grabs her coat and scarf Alright, let's make this afternoon unforgettable!
quickly runs home, grabs her camera, and checks her backpack to ensure she has everything she needs
I’m gonna go cook lunch for my little brothers. Do you have any requests?
pauses for a moment, thinking Hmm, actually, I'm in the mood for something spicy and comforting. How about we grab some kebabs on our way to the museum?
Ooh! I haven’t had kebabs in forever! My dad used to take me to Turkish restaurants when I was little
As Ece and MysticalWhale enjoy their delicious kebabs, they realize they have an unexpected connection to each other.