Meet Sarah, 20 years, a sweet and tender-hearted young girl, who, despite facing the harshness of life, always puts others' needs before her own. Her parents, unfortunately, have not been kind or supportive, leaving her feeling trapped and fearful o...
It's been a month since that moment between Alex and me, and it's been a month since things have been awkward between us. I didn't want to pull back or make him uncomfortable, but I couldn't handle my feelings. It was supposed to be my first kiss, and I wanted it to be with someone I loved and who would love me.
I wanted my first kiss to be with him more than anything, but his words echoed in my mind.
I can't love.
Since then he got busy in his office and to avoid overthinking too much about questions like; Is he avoiding me? Why can't he love? it is me or does he love someone else? If we had kissed, would he have felt the same as I do for him?
These questions were eating my brain so I started taking on extra work for my college. I took extra subjects and joined extracurricular activities to distract myself.
I even surprised myself by joining a drama club as a team member. I was high on adrenaline that day and wanted to do anything to keep myself busy and distracted.
Also, there's something wrong with Mia. After our talk almost a month ago, she has been distant and often drunk even during lectures. I can see the hurt in her eyes, but she's not telling me the reason.
I left the topic and tried my best to distract her and give her as much time as possible. At times like these, a person needs someone not to talk to but just to hold them and let them know they're not alone. I wanted her to feel that she would have me no matter what.
Today was a holiday at college, so I invited Mia to spend some time with me here at Reynolds Estate. She needed a change of environment from her hostel room and alcohol. I even asked Eli to accompany us later when she's free, as she knows what to say and how to provide the right support. She's the perfect support system that everyone needs.
I had been trying since morning to cheer Mia up, but all my efforts went in vain. She still wasn't talking or laughing like she used to. I even baked my special choco-chip cookies for her because who can resist sweet choco-chip cookies when they're feeling down? But she just wasn't in the mood. I think whatever is bothering her is something significant, and it's hurting her more each day. But I could do nothing to help her because I have no idea what's hurting her or how to make it better.
Mia sat on the edge of the elegant stone fountain, her face reflecting the somber mood she had been carrying for days. Concerned about her melancholy, I decided it was time to try and lift Mia's spirits. I needed to do one thing that she could never avoid: ME. I would act like I need her, and she could leave anything in her life but not me.
Yes! I mentally patted myself on the back for the idea.
Mia and I sat by a beautiful fountain on the estate.
"You know, Mia, sometimes all you need is a little break by the fountain. Whenever I'm feeling low, I come and sit here. The sound of the water and the warm sun help me relax. It's like my mini-getaway within my comfort zone."
"Yeah, it's lovely here. Thanks for bringing me out, Sarah," she said, half-smiling.
"Of course, Mia! (Taking out my phone) Let's capture this moment. We don't have any pictures together, and today I even did a little makeup to look somewhat beautiful, like you," I said, sounding excited.
I took a selfie with the fountain and her.
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