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Following Her Heart

A Small Town Love Triangle

By Esther UsmanPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Photo Credit: Aziz Acharki



Harper had always been a city girl, but after a failed relationship, she found herself back in her small hometown. She decided to take some time to regroup and figure out what she wanted from life.

As she settled back into her childhood home, she found herself reconnecting with her old friends, including her childhood best friend, Jack. Jack had always been there for her, through thick and thin, and seeing him again made her realize how much she had missed him.

But as she started to spend more time with Jack, she also found herself drawn to Liam, a handsome and charming newcomer in town. Liam was different from anyone she had ever met, and there was an undeniable chemistry between them.

As Harper found herself torn between her feelings for Jack and Liam, she tried to keep her distance from Liam, afraid of hurting Jack. But Liam was persistent, and they found themselves spending more and more time together.

Harper found herself caught up in a love triangle, unsure of what she wanted or who she wanted to be with. Each man brought something different to the table, and Harper struggled to make a decision.

As rumors started to spread around the small town, Harper found herself at the center of the gossip. Her family and friends had their own opinions about who she should be with, but she knew that she had to follow her heart.

One night, Harper found herself sitting on the porch, looking up at the stars. She had been thinking about Jack and Liam all day, trying to figure out what she wanted.

As she sat there, lost in thought, Liam appeared out of nowhere. He sat down next to her, and they sat in silence for a few minutes.

Finally, Liam spoke. "Harper, I know this is complicated, but I can't stop thinking about you. I know we just met, but I feel like there's something between us, something real."

Harper felt her heart race at his words. She knew that he was right, that there was something between them. But she also knew that it wasn't as simple as just following her heart.

"I know," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I need some time to figure things out. I don't want to hurt Jack."

Liam nodded, understanding in his eyes. "I get it. Just know that I'll be here, waiting for you."

Over the next few weeks, Harper continued to spend time with both Jack and Liam, trying to sort out her feelings. She talked to her friends and family, seeking advice and guidance.

Finally, one day, she knew what she had to do. She sat down with Jack and told him the truth. She loved him, but not in the way that he wanted. She couldn't deny her feelings for Liam any longer, and she had to follow her heart.

Jack was hurt, but he understood. He knew that Harper had to do what was right for her, even if it meant breaking his heart.

Harper then went to Liam and told him how she felt. Liam was overjoyed, and they started dating officially. They took things slowly, knowing that they had a lot to learn about each other.

Over time, Harper realized that Liam was the one for her. He brought out a side of her that she never knew existed, and they were perfect together.

They got married in a small ceremony in her hometown, surrounded by their friends and family. Harper knew that she had made the right choice, and she was grateful for the love and support of those around her.

In the end, Harper had followed her heart and found true happiness.

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Esther Usman

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