Short story of rejection ?

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Alex who had a crush on his coworker, Sarah. He mustered up the courage to ask her out on a date, but to his dismay, she politely rejected him.

Feeling dejected and embarrassed, Alex tried to brush off the rejection and continue to be friendly with Sarah at work. However, every time he saw her, he couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt and disappointment.

As time passed, Alex realized that he needed to accept Sarah's rejection and move on. He focused on improving himself and eventually found love with someone who appreciated him for who he was.

Although the rejection stung at first, Alex learned that sometimes rejection can lead to better opportunities and growth. And in the end, he was grateful for the experience that helped him become a stronger and more resilient person.