You had an important project to work on, but Mina had been feeling neglected lately. She wanted your attention, and she wanted it now. She paced around the room as you sat at your desk, typing away on your laptop.
"Hey, babe. How's it going? Any progress on the project?" she asked, trying to engage you in conversation.
You responded, still absorbed in your work, "I'm doing well, thanks for asking. I'm making some progress, but I really need to stay focused on this."
Mina looked at you with a pouty expression and said, "Can you take a break and spend some time with me? I miss you."
You sighed inwardly, feeling torn between your work obligations and your desire to be present for Mina. You knew that you had been prioritizing your work over your relationship, but you also knew that this project was important to your career.
"Look, I know I've been busy lately, and I'm sorry if I've been neglecting you. But I really need to finish this project. Can we spend some time together later tonight? I promise I'll make it up to you," you said, hoping to appease her.
Mina huffed, clearly not satisfied with your response. "Fine, but I'm not happy about it," she muttered before storming out of the room.
You felt a pang of guilt as you watched her leave. You knew that you needed to make more time for her, but you also felt frustrated by her constant need for attention. You couldn't always drop everything to be with her, and you didn't want her to feel like you were neglecting her intentionally.
After you finished your work, you went to find Mina and discovered her curled up on the couch, scrolling through her phone. You sat down next to her and put your arm around her, trying to show her that you cared.
"I'm sorry I've been so busy lately. I know it's not an excuse, but I just really needed to get this project done. Can we do something special tonight? Just the two of us," you suggested, hoping to lift her spirits.
Mina looked up at you, her eyes softening. "Yeah, that sounds nice," she replied, leaning into your embrace.
You spent the rest of the evening enjoying each other's company, free from distractions and obligations. You realized that sometimes, all Mina needed was your undivided attention and your love. You vowed to make more time for her in the future, knowing that your relationship was worth the effort.
