Passion's Pitfalls

Chapter 10

Aurelia sat on turquoise sofa by the window,The curtains had been drawn back, revealing a view of the garden outside. The night felt peaceful and quiet, a welcome respite from the chaos of the day. The stars shone brightly in the night sky, and the moon cast a silvery glow over the landscape. There was a gentle breeze, and the air was cool and refreshing. It was a perfect night for introspection and reflection, and Aurelia felt grateful for the stillness. She took a moment to just breathe and take in the beauty of the night, savoring the calm.

She force herself to push away the worry that was bubbling up inside her. She told herself that there was no reason to worry, that Tristan was probably just busy with his own 'new' life. But deep down, she couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety. She had grown accustomed to seeing Tristan every day, and his absence left her feeling unsettled. She tried to focus on other things, but his absence kept nagging at her. It's night already and she hasn't set her eyes on him since daybreak. Is he avoiding her out of guilt? shame? or because he has finally found someone better?...But at the same time, she didn't want to make assumptions or jump to conclusions. She needed him to talk to her, to give her answers and clarity. But until then, she had to push down the worry and focus on the soothing atmosphere.

Felt as if she was betraying herself, there was just no way she could run away from it. She continued to watch the garden outside, reflecting on the fleeting nature of love. It had only been a few months since she and Tristan had started dating, and now it was all coming to an end. It felt like it had happened so quickly, and it left her feeling empty and used. She knew that it was for the best to walk away from him, but it didn't make the pain any less real.

The more she thought about Tristan, the more she realized how much he had come to mean to her. He had become a part of her daily routine, someone she looked forward to seeing and talking to. Now, he was gone, and she felt a profound sense of loss. Her days felt empty without him, like a puzzle with a missing piece. She missed his voice, his smile, the way he made her laugh.

She closed her eyes, imagining what it would be like to have one last conversation with him. She pictured him teasing her about her new job, the same way he always did. She could almost hear his laugh, and it made her smile in spite of herself. She pictured him wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close, and it felt like a comforting balm for her soul. For a moment, she was able to forget the pain and just enjoy the memory of their time together.

Suddenly, the tranquility of the moment was shattered by a cacophony of sound from the other room. It was a combination of shouting, banging, and breaking glass, and it sounded like a fight was happening. Aurelia's heart started racing, and she felt a wave of fear wash over her. She wasn't sure what was going on, but she knew it couldn't be good. She strained to hear what was being said, but it was hard to make out the words.

She hurried down the hallway, following the sounds of the argument. She felt a sense of dread as she got closer to Tristan's studio, the source of the noise. She hesitated at the door, her hand on the doorknob.

Her heart kept pounding so hard, it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest. Her breathing was shallow and rapid, and she felt lightheaded. She tried to steady herself, taking deep breaths to calm her nerves. But it was no use - she was too anxious to think straight. All she could do was brace herself for what she was about to see. She stepped into the studio, and what she saw made her gasp in shock.