She didn't wait for Axel to offer to drop her.
She didn't call for the usual driver.
Instead, she stepped outside, booked a cab, and left.
'It's better this way,' she thought. 'I need space.'
On the way, she even made a decision.
'I'll buy my own car today.'
When she arrived at the university, the atmosphere felt… different.
"What happened?" Fay gently tugged at her sleeve. "Why does it feel like something's wrong between you and Axel?"
Lana paused for a moment.
Then she forced a small chuckle.
"It's nothing," she said lightly. "Just… something personal. I need a little time to sort out my feelings."
Her friends exchanged glances but didn't push further.
After leaving the university that day, Lana did not hesitate.
She went straight to a showroom.
"I'll take this one," she said, pointing at a sleek car without even bargaining.
The staff was momentarily stunned by her decisiveness but quickly processed the purchase.
