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    “It’s been so long since Ist watched a movie,” Minerva said with a sigh as they walked into the


    theater.” Thest time I went was during my freshman year in college. After that, I just got too busy.”


    She paused, reflecting on how different her youth had beenpared to others–marked by its


    monotony, perhaps.


    No wonder Rowan found her dull.


    She had grown up following the exact path her parents hadid out for her, never really exploring


    who she


    truly was.


    But now, spending time with Skr, she felt rxed.


    Skr smiled, “I don’t go to the movies much either. Back in college, I had a close friend who was


    obsessed with this actor, Austin Powell. Every time one of his films came out, she’d drag me along


    to watch it.”


    “Austin Powell? I like him too! Whenever I have free time, I binge–watch his shows. He’s an


    incredible actor. Your friend had good taste–Austin’s a total superstar.” Minervaughed.


    Just then, Minerva’s phone rang.


    “Excuse me, I need to take this,” she said, answering the call without stepping away.


    The person on the other end was clearly an older woman.


    “Hello, Mrs. Jakeman. I’m sorry, but I haven’t seen Rowantely, so I’m not sure how he’s doing,”


    Minerva responded with a soft, polite tone.


    Her words were respectful, and her patience was evident. However, her expression remained


    distant, almost cold.


    When the conversation shifted to Rowan and their situation, Minerva’s demeanor didn’t change.


    “Mrs.


    Jakeman, Rowan has moved on. He’s found someone he cares about, and they seem happy


    together.I wish them the best. So, could you speak to my parents and let them know it’s time to


    formally end things


    between us.”


    Her voice was calm, as if she were discussing someone else’s life, not her own. There wasn’t a


    trace of emotion behind it.


    It was as though Rowan’s betrayal–breaking off their engagement and starting a new rtionship


    with Jenny–didn’t faze her at all.


    It seemed that she only cared about ensuring that the engagement was officially called off.


    Whatever the person on the other end said next caused Minerva’s brow to furrow slightly. But her


    tone. remained gentle andposed. “I’ll go along with whatever my family decides.”


    Finally, she ended the call with


    a courteous, “Goodbye, Mrs. Jakeman.”


    After hanging up, Minerva stood still for a moment, staring at her phone.


    She then tossed it casually into her bag and turned to Skr with a smile, as if nothing had


    happened. Shall we go in? I think it’s about time.”


    Skr nodded without showing much reaction. “Yeah, it’s probably starting soon.”


    They entered the dimly lit theater, each holding a bucket of popcorn. Once they found their seats,


    they noticed very few people there.


    It was no surprise. The movie had been screening for almost a month and was about to be pulled


    from


    theaters. It was totally normal that no one was watching it anymore.


    “Looks like we’ve got the whole ce to ourselves,” Minerva said, unable to contain herughter.


    She looked happy, as if she had gotten a reward.


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    “We do,” Skr agreed, ncing around. Only one other couple was sitting in the back row, far


    enough away that they might as well not have been there at all. The theater was so empty that it


    truly felt like a private screening.


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    “This is perfect! Now we canugh as loudly as we want without worrying about anyone else,”


    Minerva said, her eyes sparkling with a rare kind of joy.


    For some reason, seeing Minerva like this made Skr’s heart ache a little.


    Despite the fact that everyone around them knew about Rowan and his new rtionship with


    Jenny, no one seemed to consider how much pain this might have caused Minerva.


    Minerva, trying to stay upbeat, shook her head with a smile. “I’m just going to let loose tonight. No


    point wasting all this popcorn.”


    She nced down at the massive bucket in herp. Since she was young, she’d been raised under


    strict rules about what she could eat. Her mother, prone to gaining weight, had‘ always worried


    Minerva would inherit the same problem.


    As a result, Minerva’s diet had been heavily restricted. Even now, her mother frequently asked


    about her weight, scolding her if she gained even a single pound.


    Over time, Minerva had learned to eat sparingly, never indulging. But tonight, she seemed


    determined to break free from that pattern.


    “I’ll join you,” Skr said, giving her a yful wink.


    The two women burst intoughter, feeling a sense of camaraderie as they prepared to enjoy the


    movie and their popcorn without guilt.


    Meanwhile, in the back row, the couple whispered softly to each other,pletely unaware of the


    quiet moment of liberation unfolding just a few rows ahead.