Unspoken Desires

131.) Departure

Lyka and Yna are snuggled up on the couch, surrounded by soft blankets. They hold each other tightly, finding solace in each other's arms.

Lyka whispered, "I missed this... I missed us."

Yna looks up at Lyka, her eyes filled with love and understanding.

"I missed you too, Lyka. I never stopped loving you."

Lyka's eyes well up with tears as guilt washes over her.

"Yna, I'm so sorry for everything. I'm sorry for the pain I caused you, for not appreciating you when I had the chance. I can't believe I let you go."

Yna caresses Lyka's cheek, her touch gentle and soothing.

"Lyka, it's okay. We've both made mistakes. We've grown and learned from them. What matters now is that we're together again."

Lyka sniffles, trying to compose herself.

"But... I don't understand. How did this happen? How did we end up back together?"

Yna takes a deep breath, hesitating for a moment before answering.

"It was Cheska... She orchestrated everything. She knew how much we loved each other, and she did this for us, for you..."

Lyka's eyes widen in shock, disbelief etching across her face.

"Cheska? But... why would she do that?"

Yna's voice trembles with a mix of sadness and anger.

"She realized the pain she caused us when she came between us. Cheska saw how much we suffered without each other, and she wanted to make amends. She wanted to make things right."

FLASHBACK:

Cheska stood outside Yna's apartment, her heart pounding in her chest.

Tears streamed down her face as she took a deep breath, mustering the courage to face the person she had hurt the most. She knocked on the door, her hand trembling.

Yna opened the door, surprise evident on her face as she saw Cheska standing there, tears staining her cheeks.

Concern filled her eyes as she spoke softly, "Cheska, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

Cheska's voice quivered as she tried to speak, her words barely audible. "Yna, I... I need to talk to you. It's about Lyka. Please, can we sit down and talk?"

Yna's expression softened with empathy, and she stepped aside, inviting Cheska into her apartment.

They sat on the couch, Cheska clutching a tissue tightly in her hand, her gaze fixed on the floor.

Cheska's heart raced as she stood before Yna, her eyes filled with desperation and regret. She knew that she had hurt both Yna and Lyka deeply, but she couldn't bear to see them apart any longer. She took a deep breath and found the courage to speak.

"Yna, I know I've caused so much pain, and I don't deserve your forgiveness," Cheska began, her voice trembling. "But please, I beg you, consider giving Lyka another chance. I can see how much you both still care for each other, and it tears me apart to see you apart."

Yna looked at Cheska, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and confusion. "Cheska, you were the one who caused this mess in the first place. How can you now be asking me to get back with Lyka?"

Cheska's voice cracked as she fought back tears. "I know, Yna, and I'll never forgive myself for what I did. I was selfish and manipulative, and I hurt both of you deeply. But I've realized the depth of my mistake, and I can't bear to see Lyka suffer because of it. She loves you, Yna, and I believe you still love her too."