Faltering - Yuna

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In a small, cozy living room filled with the soft glow of sunset, Jaiden and Yuna sat across from each other, their knees almost touching, yet their hearts miles apart. The silence was a thick blanket, stifling and heavy, suffocating the remnants of what used to be a vibrant, passionate love.

Yuna broke the silence, her voice barely above a whisper, "It wasn't supposed to be like this, Jaiden." Her eyes, once brimming with life and joy whenever she looked at him, now held a deep sadness, a reflection of their faltering married life.

Jaiden, his hands fidgeting, couldn't meet her gaze. He knew she was right. They had promised each other forever in a whirlwind of love and laughter, but now, forever seemed like a sentence rather than a promise. "I know, Yuna. I...I don't know where we went wrong."

Yuna's eyes filled with tears, but she fought them back. "Somewhere between the late-night work sessions and the empty dinners, we lost each other. We became more like roommates than lovers, more like strangers than soulmates."

Jaiden finally looked up, the pain in his eyes mirroring hers. "I miss us, Yuna. I miss how we used to talk about everything, how we laughed over the silliest things. Now, it feels like we're walking on eggshells, afraid of saying the wrong thing."

Yuna reached out, her fingers lightly brushing against Jaiden's. "Is it too late for us?" The vulnerability in her voice was palpable, a stark contrast to the confident, vibrant woman she was known to be.

Jaiden entwined his fingers with hers, holding onto her like she was his lifeline. "I don't want it to be. I still love you, Yuna, more than I can express. I just... I don't know how to get 'us' back."

The room was quiet again, but this time the silence felt less heavy, less suffocating. It was as if their confessions had opened a small window, letting a sliver of hope breeze in.

Yuna, with a resolve born from their years of love, said, "Then let's start by finding 'us' again. It won't be easy, and it might take time, but I'm willing to try if you are."

Jaiden, his heart swelling with love and determination, nodded. "I'm in, Yuna. I love you too much to let us end like this. We'll find our way back to each other, step by step."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Jaiden and Yuna remained seated, hands clasped, surrounded by the comforting silence that now represented hope. They didn’t know what the future held, but they knew they wanted to face it together, rediscovering the love they thought was lost. In that moment, despite the pain and uncertainty, love whispered promises of a new beginning.

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