Cheska stands nervously outside the front door. She clutches a bouquet of Gabrielle's favorite flowers tightly in her hand. Cheska takes a deep breath and rings the doorbell.
Gabrielle opens the door. She wears a surprised expression as she sees Cheska standing there.
"Oh, you're here..." Gabrielle fakes a smile.
Cheska's face lights up with a mixture of excitement and relief. She steps inside, the scent of the flowers filling the air.
"I hope you don't mind me dropping by. I wanted to see you."
"Well, it's not every day you show up unannounced. But I'm glad you did."
Gabrielle gestures for Cheska to sit down on the couch while she takes a seat across from her.
"I know we've both been busy lately, but I really missed you. I thought surprising you would bring a smile to your face."
"Cheska, I appreciate the gesture. It's sweet of you to think of me. I've just had a long day, that's all." Gabrielle fakes a smile.
Cheska's smile falters slightly, but she tries to maintain her composure.
"Is everything okay, Gabrielle? You seem a bit distant."
"It's nothing serious, Cheska. Just work and some personal matters I've been dealing with. But please, don't think I'm not happy to see you. I always am." she secretly rolled her eyes.
Cheska's eyes soften as she gazes at Gabrielle, understanding and empathy evident in her expression.
"I know life can be overwhelming sometimes, and I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. If you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on, I'm here."
Cheska stands in the living room, nervously clutching the bouquet of flowers. Gabrielle sits on the couch, her body language distant and guarded.
"Gabrielle, I brought you these flowers. I want to apologize for the way I've been acting lately. I know I've been distant, and I'm sorry. I don't want to lose what we have."
Gabrielle takes a deep breath, her gaze fixed on the floor. She remains silent for a moment before finally speaking.
"Gabrielle, what's going on? You've been so distant lately. Is something bothering you?"
"I don't know, Cheska. I just... I need some space. I feel overwhelmed, and I can't seem to find myself in this relationship anymore."
Cheska's eyes well up with tears as she struggles to find the right words.
"But Gabrielle, I love you. I thought we were in this together. I thought we could overcome anything."
"It's nothing..."
Cheska's voice breaks as she pleads with Gabrielle.
"Please, Gabrielle, don't shut me out. We can work through this. Let's talk, let's find a way back to each other."
Gabrielle stops pacing and looks at Cheska, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and uncertainty.
"We don't need to talk!" Gabrielle yelled.
Cheska's shoulders slump, and she lowers her gaze, unable to hide her heartbreak.
"How can we even acknowledge our problems if you can't even communicate with me?!"
Gabrielle stomped her foot, took the flowers and threw them on the couch, "I don't want to talk!"
Cheska wipes away her tears and takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice.
The atmosphere is tense as Cheska confronts Gabrielle, her eyes filled with anger and suspicion. Gabrielle stands her ground, her face a mix of frustration and hurt.
"I can't take this anymore, Gabrielle! You've been so distant, and I know there's someone else. Admit it!"
"How can you accuse me of that, Cheska? I've been trying to explain that I need space, that something's off between us. But you refuse to listen and jump to these baseless conclusions!_
"Baseless? You think I'm making this up? I've seen the signs, Gabrielle. The late nights, the secrecy. Don't think I haven't noticed!"
Gabrielle's eyes narrow, her patience wearing thin.
"You want the truth, Cheska? Fine! Yes, there is someone else! Someone who's been there for me when you couldn't be. Someone who actually listens and supports me."
Cheska's face contorts with a mix of shock and disbelief, making her slap Gabrielle across the face.
"How... how could you? After everything we've been through?"
"Don't you see, Cheska? You pushed me away with your possessiveness and constant accusations. I tried to communicate, but you shut me down every time. I needed someone who would respect my boundaries, and I found that in someone else."
Cheska's anger turns into heartbreak as she struggles to find her voice.
Cheska embraced Gabrielle tightly but Gabrielle pushes her away, "I never meant to push you away, Gabrielle. I love you, and I thought we could work through anything. I'm sorry if I failed you."
"Love isn't enough, Cheska. We lost sight of trust and respect. We both made mistakes, and now we're paying the price."
Cheska's shoulders slump, and tears stream down her face.
"I never wanted it to end like this. I wanted us to be happy."
"So did I, Cheska. But sometimes, things don't work out the way we want them to. We need to accept that and find a way to move forward!"
Cheska grabbed her arm, "You're not leaving me, aren't you?"
Gabrielle took a deep breath, "I'm tired of us"
That's when Cheska kneeled down and broke down into tears into her desperation, "Please don't leave me, I'll do anything"
Seeing herself being too desperate, Cheska stood up and slowly left her place, still crying so hard while Gabrielle sighs in relief now that she's gone.
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Unspoken Desires
General FictionCheska, a girl whose heart bore the weight of abandonment, had carried the scars of her past with her throughout her life. The wounds ran deep, originating from the neglect she had endured at the hands of her parents. Their absence had left her with...
