Chapter 33

The weeks following the milestone of the first couple within the large group of friends finally getting married – even if it was a bit unconventional – were tough for Lucy. Her portfolio was ready, and her contract was ending that week. She needed to make a decision and take another step forward towards her dream.

"What if I can't do it?" Lucy tightly held onto the fabric of the long dress she was wearing. She looked at her best friend's face and felt her stomach churn.

"If you don't try, you can be sure you won't succeed." Jaesun advised, reaching for the hand that was still gripping the fabric to place his over it. "Relax, you've got this."

She tried to believe in that. At the very least, Jaesun was right. If she didn't try, she'd never know if she could secure that internship.

So, she decided to take the plunge. She messaged Min-Ha and finally set up a meeting with Ayla Jen at her store. But