You Belong with Me

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Becky, still grappling with the aftermath of Freen's mysterious behavior, decided to grab breakfast in the hotel lobby. She tried to conceal the hickey on her neck with a scarf, hoping no one, especially Freen, would notice. The lack of communication from Freen added to Becky's sadness, as she found herself yearning for an explanation.

While eating, Becky couldn't shake the thought that Freen might have just been playing with her emotions. "See, I told you she's just playing with you... you are so dumb for trusting her too early," she thought, struggling to keep Freen out of her mind.

After breakfast, Becky wandered along the beach, reminiscing about the moments she shared with Freen. Despite her frustration, Freen's presence continued to occupy her thoughts. "Why do I keep thinking about her?" Becky questioned, swiping away tears. The emotional turmoil surpassed the pain of her previous breakup with Nop, and she found herself harboring resentment towards Freen.

Unexpectedly, Nop approached Becky, noticing her alone. He questioned her tears, and Becky tried to act normal, deflecting the conversation. When Nop inquired about Freen's absence, Becky claimed she needed some space. Nop, persistent in his pursuit, commented on Freen's suitability for Becky, leading to an unexpected outburst.

Becky retorted with a harsh truth, accusing both Nop and Freen of taking advantage of her emotions. Nop, surprised by Becky's candor, attempted to hold her hand, but Becky firmly pushed him away. "Get away from me," she declared, leaving Nop standing there, bewildered by Becky's unexpected reaction.

Becky POV

Entering my hotel room, I noticed a rose accompanied by an apology from Freen. Grasping the rose, I swiftly unfolded the letter, my curiosity mixed with annoyance. "What did she do this time?" I muttered, expecting an explanation that justified her actions.

Reading Freen's apology, I grew more frustrated. Did she believe a mere apology and a material gesture would suffice? The lack of an adequate explanation fueled my irritation. "She thinks giving me material things will make everything okay? No way!" I thought, tossing the flowers in front of Freen after catching a glimpse of her at my door. Without a word, I slammed the door shut, expressing my protest and disapproval.

"Bec, open the door... we need to talk," Freen stuttered, knocking on the door desperately. Yet, I remained silent, sulking and refusing to engage with Freen until she provided a genuine explanation for her actions.

Freen POV

Guilt gnawed at me as I stood outside Becky's door, fully aware of the need for an explanation. I struggled to find the right words to convey the complexity of my emotional state, fearing Becky might uncover my vulnerabilities. The rejection of my apology and the refusal to engage in conversation by slamming the door hit me hard. "This is getting serious," I thought, knocking desperately.

"Bec, open the door... we need to talk," I stuttered, my pleas met with silence. It dawned on me that perhaps I needed to give her the space she required to process her emotions. Reluctantly, I backed away, acknowledging that I couldn't force a conversation until Becky was ready. The weight of my actions lingered, and the uncertainty of when or if she would be willing to talk left me feeling uneasy.

Becky POV

Surprised by Freen's sudden silence and lack of effort to reconcile, I felt a wave of disappointment and sadness wash over me. "She's leaving me without giving me an explanation again," I thought, my heart heavy with the weight of unanswered questions. A feeling of neglect crept in, and I couldn't shake the thought that Freen might not care about me at all.

"Looks like she doesn't care about me at all," I murmured, tears streaming down my face as I sulked in frustration. Recalling the recent events, from the unfinished intimate moment to Freen's current disappearance when I needed an explanation, frustration bubbled within me. "Fine, Freen... let's see how long you'll play games with me," I declared, venting my frustration with a loud scream into a pillow. The emotional turmoil left me feeling both hurt and determined to confront Freen about her actions.

Freen, engrossed in her work at the hotel lobby, regretted her harsh behavior towards Becky the previous night. Despite sending an apology text, Becky's silence weighed on Freen. She knew her anxiety had flared up, and exposing Becky to her vulnerable side might not have been the best decision.

As evening approached, Freen and Becky joined Noey and Irin. Becky, with puffy eyes suggesting she had been crying, completely ignored Freen. Noey, perceptive to the tension, silently inquired about the situation. Freen nodded, admitting that her own behavior had made Becky sad.

"Is it because of your trauma?" Noey guessed, prompting Freen to nod in agreement. Freen expressed her struggle in explaining her condition to Becky, fearing that revealing her vulnerable side might not be well-received.

Noey offered advice, encouraging Freen to be open with Becky about her flaws. "I understand, but I think you should tell her about your condition," Noey advised. Freen hesitated, worrying about Becky's acceptance.

"Why not? I'm sure Becky would understand. There's no relationship that's always been perfect," Noey reassured Freen. She emphasized the importance of being open, authentic, and discussing flaws with Becky. "Take it easy, try to calm and know her better. Be yourself, and if she can't accept your flaws, then she's not the right one for you," Noey concluded, offering support and encouragement to Freen.

"Huh? You want to go back home... suddenly... why?" Irin questioned, puzzled by Becky's unexpected statement. Becky sighed, struggling to find the right words to express herself. Irin, observant of her cousin's distress, pressed for an explanation, sensing that something was amiss.

Becky opened up, recounting the events of the previous night. Irin listened, surprised by Becky's revelation, and could see the emotional toll it had taken on her cousin. Reacting with empathy, Irin hugged Becky, offering comfort and a listening ear.

"Then... has she tried to reconcile or apologize to you?" Irin inquired. Becky explained that Freen had indeed apologized, but she still felt unsatisfied with the explanation. Irin, ever perceptive, suggested that there might be underlying issues causing Freen's sudden behavior.

"Maybe she has childhood trauma or psychological difficulties related to her behavior. You told me she's having nightmares and has a peculiar habit of having too many lamps in her house. It could be a sign," Irin explained, offering a potential explanation for Freen's actions. Becky questioned what Irin meant, prompting her to advise giving Freen a chance to explain in her own way.

"Don't push her too much. It's just my guess based on my psychology studies. The pattern seems similar to a case study I learned about childhood trauma," Irin continued, emphasizing the importance of understanding Freen's condition and approaching the situation with empathy.

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Becky sulking eraa 😆..