𝑼𝒏𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔: 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒔

Chapter VI: Promising Future

KRYSTAL

Preparing something special for Harper was a thoughtful gesture and a great way to show her how much I appreciated her.

As I worked in the kitchen, mixing ingredients and preparing the dishes, I felt a sense of calmness and satisfaction. The act of cooking and baking can be so therapeutic, and it was a good distraction from the stress and emotions of the past few weeks.

Once the creme brulee and cookies and cream ice cream were finished, I packed them up carefully and made my way to where Harper's room is. As I arrived, I nervously knocked on the door. To my surprise Harper answered with a smile. I handed her the treats and explained that I wanted to make up for being such a pain in her ass these past weeks and for everything.

Despite my fear of her not accepting my apology, I am really grateful that she did. She then invited me into her room, and the two of us sat down to enjoy the homemade treats.

As I savored the creamy custard and the rich, smooth ice cream, I felt a sense of peace and happiness. It was a moment of calm in a world that felt so chaotic at times.

"Thank you." I stated happily as we continue to watch her favorite movie, 'Resident Evil'.

Harper had to take a call from one of her part-time jobs while I began to prepare dinner after a couple of hours of movie-watching.

At dinner, I shared with her that my therapist suggested that I write a song to my boyfriend, expressing everything I wanted to say to him. I explained to Harper that this exercise would allow me to process my feelings and emotions in a healthy and constructive way. I told her that it would be a great way to let out all the emotions that I had been holding in for so long.

"After our meal, I'll sing you one or maybe two of the songs I wrote about him." I said excitedly.

Harper listened intently to everything I had to say and even shared some of her own experiences with me.

As we finished our meal, I then told Harper that I already considered my therapist's suggestion, and that I would do everything in my power to heal and move on from my loss. I left our dinner feeling grateful for having such an understanding and supportive friend like Hanna.

"Stay there, I'll just go get my notes." I told her as I stopped her from getting up before running to my room.

"Okay, okay but before you sing, I'll record okay?" Harper cheered as I laughed making my way back to our kitchen.

I then played the tune I come up with then started singing.

"All I do
Is think about you
Sleep late and wake up then
I'll just stay in my bed
A little afternoon
I'll go get some food
Call up anyone

To go do something fun
Tell me if there is a way
To fall out of love with you
'Cause all I do, I do all day
Is missin' my time with you
Now that I don't have you
It's all I do

I'll go to dance
Class ends at 9 pm
I'll go right back home again, oh
Tell me if there is a way
To fall out of love with you (Love with you)
'Cause all I do, I do all day
Is missin' my time with you
Tell me what I should do

Now I'm on my knees, I pray
That I will be okay
If you're just a memory to me
But still all I do, all day
Is livin' a lie
Thinking what it'd be like if you stayed
All I do
Yeah, just think about you

So tell me if there is a way
To fall out of love with you
(Fall out of love with you)
'Cause all I do, I do all day
Is missin' my time with you
Tell me what I should do

It's all I do
Yeah, it's nothing new
It's all I do
Is think about you."

With tears coming down my face, I finished the last verse of the song with a sad smile.

Harper seemed impressed. "Awww.. Tala? It's so beautiful!"

I grinned and expressed gratitude, explaining that the song was one of my originals. I then wiped my tears and said, "Although I had written it several months ago, the melody only came to me recently. During a conversation with Sandra, I had revealed that I had been composing verses and lyrics for quite some time, a practice that originated when Kye vanished. Thus, she suggested that I keep writing, as it had already proven beneficial to me. And I did."

"The song is so heartfelt and heartbreaking but all in all, it's a beautiful song. You have put in so much emotion that listening to you feels like you're telling a story." Harper said smiling while looking at me in awe.

"Plus! You have an incredible voice," she said. "You should really consider pursuing a career in music."

I laughed. "Thanks, but I don't think I'm ready for that yet to be released. Besides, the song is not for anyone, it's for Kye."

Harper looked at me thoughtfully. "You know, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and trust that you're talented enough to make it. You might surprise yourself."

However, I couldn't shake off the feeling of excitement that taking this leap of faith could bring. Maybe it was time to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.

I looked at Harper and smiled. "You know what? You're right. I'm going to do it. I'm going to pursue my passion for music and see where it takes me."

Harper beamed at me. "That's the spirit! I believe in you, and I can't wait to see where your talent takes you. You're not only good at arts–painting and drawing, now you're writing a song too? Amazing!"

And with those words of encouragement, I decided to take the first step towards a career in music, inspired by Harper's unwavering support and belief in me.

That night, I couldn't sleep. Thoughts about pursuing music raced through my mind, and I couldn't help but feel both nervous and excited. But I knew that it was worth it, and I was willing to put in the work to make it happen.

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A/N: The song is not mine to claim. The title of the song is "All I Do by Yuna". It is one of my favorite songs that I listen to whenever I miss my boyfriend so I decided to include it here to express how deep Krystal's feelings were.