Flora was curled up on her couch, the soft light from her reading lamp creating a calm, cozy atmosphere in her small living room. She was deeply absorbed in her book when her phone buzzed, breaking the peaceful silence.

She reached for her phone and saw a message from Amy, her best friend from high school. Amy had sent an image of an art gallery invitation, bright and colorful. The gallery was featuring the work of Theo, a photographer Amy had mentioned before.

"Hey Flora! There’s an art gallery event tonight with Theo’s work! Remember I told you about him? Please come with me. It won’t be the same without you. 💕"

Flora stared at the message. Amy had talked a lot about Theo’s photography—how he captured people as they really were, without filters or edits. Amy loved that his work felt real and genuine, not like the perfect images on social media.

But Flora wasn’t so sure. Art galleries weren’t really her thing, and she wasn’t excited about the idea of going out, especially to a place full of strangers. She liked quieter nights at home, reading or spending time with a few close friends. The thought of being at an art event made her uncomfortable.

She began typing her reply. "Amy, I’m not sure. Art galleries aren’t really for me. And I’ve been so busy..."

Before she could finish, another message from Amy came through.

"Please, Flora. I know it’s not your usual thing, but it’s important to me. We can have fun and grab dinner afterward. Just give it a try, okay?"

Flora sighed, feeling a bit guilty. Amy was always there for her, always trying to include her in things that mattered to her. Even though Flora often hesitated, Amy never gave up. And deep down, Flora appreciated these moments they spent together, even if it wasn’t something she would usually choose.

"Alright, I’ll go. But only because you asked so nicely. What time does it start?"

"Yay! It starts at 7 PM. I’ll pick you up at 6:30. Can’t wait! 😊"

Flora put her phone down and tried to get back into her book, but her mind kept drifting to the gallery event. She felt a little uneasy, but also curious. With Amy by her side, though, Flora knew the evening would be worth it, even if it wasn’t what she had planned.