Daily prompt - Justify the lie

in Freewriters3 months ago

There was a quiet town called Greenbrook, located between small hills and large woods, where a young girl lived. Here name was Eliza. She was known for her honesty and her unbreakable respect to all human beings. But one fateful day, Eliza found herself entangled in a web of deceit that would test her principles.

It all began when her best friend, Sarah, told her about a secret crush she had for years on Jacob, the captain of the soccer team. Sarah begged Eliza to help her to win Jacob's heart by making a plan involving a fake love letter. At first, Eliza vehemently refused and pointed out about her stance against deception.

But as the days passed and Sarah's desperation grew, Eliza couldn't shake the guilt of watching her friend suffer. She reasoned with herself, justifying the lie as a reason to help Sarah with her heartache. After much internal struggle, Eliza reluctantly agreed to write the love letter, her hand trembling with every word.

The days turned into weeks, but Jacob responded positively to the letter, unaware of its true authorship. Sarah's confidence was blooming like a flower in spring, she was so full of joy. Eliza watched her friend from the sidelines, torn between the joy of her friend and the weight of her conscience.

Just when it seemed like Sarah's dream was within reach, Jacob discovered the truth behind the love letter. Betrayed and hurt, he confronted Eliza, his eyes filled with disappointment. In that moment, Eliza realized the true cost of her deception...