𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐒

Chapter 9 : Moving On

Amayra felt a weight lifting off her shoulders as she opened up about another significant part of her past.

"You know, Gojo," she began softly, "there was a time when I couldn't stop talking about my ex. Even after I had moved on, I would find myself yapping about all the bad things he did. It was like I needed to keep reminding myself and everyone around me that he was awful."

Gojo looked at her with understanding eyes. "It's natural, Amayra. Sometimes we need to process things out loud. But what made you realize he was completely out of your life?"

Amayra sighed, her mind drifting back to those days. "It took some time. At first, I was so angry and hurt that I needed to vent constantly. I talked about him to my friends, over and over, reliving the worst moments. It was my way of making sense of it all. I wanted everyone to know just how terrible he was."

She paused, collecting her thoughts. "But gradually, I started to understand that he was absolutely wrong for me. I began to see that everything he did was a reflection of his own flaws and insecurities, not mine. I was thankful that he was out of my life because it allowed me to heal and grow."

Gojo nodded, his hand gently squeezing hers. "It's important to recognize that. But it sounds like you still had some unresolved feelings, even if they weren't about wanting him back."

Amayra smiled ruefully. "Exactly. I moved on, but I found myself thinking about him, not because I missed him, but because I wanted to talk about all the bad things he did. It was like I needed to reaffirm to myself that he was the problem, not me."

She looked at Gojo, her expression earnest. "Sometimes, when I was alone, I would wonder why I still thought about him. It wasn't out of longing or regret. It was more about making sure I remembered the lessons I learned from that relationship. I guess it was my way of ensuring I never fell for someone like him again."

Gojo smiled, admiration shining in his eyes. "That's a healthy way to look at it. You were processing your experience and making sure you grew from it. There's nothing wrong with that."

Amayra leaned into him, feeling a sense of comfort and security. "Thank you, Gojo. Your understanding means a lot to me. And now, looking back, I see that all those conversations, all those moments of yapping about him, were part of my healing process. They helped me move forward and become the person I am today."

He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "And I'm grateful for that journey because it brought you to me. We all have our pasts, but it's how we move forward that defines us."

Amayra smiled, feeling a sense of peace wash over her. "You're right. And now, I can talk about those times without anger or bitterness. It's just a part of my story, a chapter that led me to where I am now."

Amayra felt a profound sense of gratitude. She had moved on from her past, and with Gojo by her side, she knew she had a future filled with love, understanding, and endless possibilities. The past was behind her, and the present was a testament to her strength and resilience.