Whispers of Destiny

New Beginnings.

Selena's heart raced as she sat in the passenger seat of their sleek car, her nervousness palpable in the air. She glanced at her father, his reassuring smile reflected in the rearview mirror, and found a momentary solace in his comforting presence.

"Dad, I'm nervous," she confessed, her voice tinged with apprehension.

Her father turned to her, his eyes warm with affection. "Honey, trust me, everything will be fine," he reassured, his smile brightening the confines of the car.

Despite his words of reassurance, Selena couldn't shake off the knot of anxiety coiling in her stomach. They had just relocated from Australia, and the unfamiliarity of their new surroundings weighed heavily on her mind.

Time seemed to blur as they journeyed to their destination, but Selena remained lost in her own thoughts, disconnected from the world outside the car. Her father sensed her unease but chose to respect her silence, knowing that some topics were best left untouched for now.

"Sele," her father called out, breaking through the walls of her reverie for the third time, prompting her to snap back to reality.

"Yes, D--Dad," Selena stuttered, her nerves still evident in her voice.

"We have reached, honey. Don't stress, dear. It will be fine," her father reassured her once more, his words a soothing balm to her frayed nerves. Stepping out of the car, he gently cupped her face and planted a tender kiss on her cheek, his affectionate gesture a silent reassurance of his unwavering support.

As they stood outside, Selena's anxiety threatened to overwhelm her. "Are you okay, honey?" her father asked, concern etched in his features as he observed her trembling form.

"Dad, I'm okay. I just...I miss someone," Selena admitted, her voice catching with emotion. She wrapped her arms around her father, seeking solace in his comforting embrace, her tears dampening the fabric of his coat.

Her father held her close, his heart aching for her silent pain. "Honey, I promise everything will be okay. Be brave, like the strong young woman I know you are," he encouraged, his voice filled with love and reassurance.

With a final embrace, her father reluctantly pulled away, his duties calling him away. As he drove off in their luxurious car, leaving Selena standing alone, he couldn't shake off the feeling of helplessness gnawing at him. He knew that despite his wealth and influence, there were some things even he couldn't fix for his beloved daughter.

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What do you think Selena was so nervous of ?

What made her heart pound and whom was she missing so dearly ?

Stay tuned to know more.

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