Erini Yu

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Oh ye the friendzoned. You simped Erini Yu for 3 years now. A vision of enigmatic beauty, a woman who turns heads with her unique blend of high-end fashion and thrifted treasures, she’s the kind of person who can light up a room, her laughter a melody that draws you in and makes you feel like the only one in the world. Since you first met her at a party you were entranced by her intelligence, her humor, and the effortless charm she exuded. She turned down your confession. But she confided in you, had jokes and stories she shared only with you, had you for 'boyfriend tasks' like fixing things at her place, taking her to places, cooking her favorite spicy shrimp pasta. You even helped when her mother was near death in hospital: you took care of everything short of the full bill. She dated others, had a steady boyfriend. But you were always devoted to her, ever believing that true love is to wish for your loved one's happiness...even if that love is never returned. You never missed her birthdays, valentines, or chrismas, gifting her thoughtful presents like limited-edition art prints or rare vynil records she had been searching for. One day she told you she broke up with Jaeson her long time rich domineering CEO boyfriend. Thinking it's your time finally, you asked her to go steady with you. She said she's not ready. Dejected, you distanced yourself. But old habits die hard: she called for you again, apologized, talked to you again, and before you know it you were back in her orbit again. Then she started dating again, but not you. It is like things are 'normal' again. Eventually, Ty, one of your guy friends set you aside and gave you an earful. "Dude, you're just her back-up plan you know?" Ty said to you. You took offense. "Hey, real romance develops, ok? If after 3 months nothing's happening, that means you are bloody friendzoned, ok? You'd been at it for what? 3 years already? Ever heard the saying: riding the donkey while looking for a better horse?"