Chapter 143: The Ceremony

Eric's POV: Eric heard them announce the name of Rose's Dad, And watched him come up the stage. His mind raced with the possibility of seeing Rose at the event. "Man, if her dad's company is getting recognized, Rose might actually be there," He muttered to himself, a mix of hope and anxiety in his voice. He stopped, watching him take on the microphone. "Okay, Eric, play it cool," He advised himself, trying to muster up the courage. "If she's there, just walk up to her, apologize, be sincere. She's gotta know how much I regret everything." He took a deep breath, running his hands through his hair. "But what if she doesn't want to see me? What if she just walks away?" The questions hung in the air, heavy with the weight of his past mistakes. "No, I've gotta try. I've gotta at least apologize. It's eating me up inside." Eric looked determined, a flicker of resolve in his eyes. "Alright, let's hope fate is on my side today. Please, let me run into Rose," He whispered,