Bound By The Night

A Painful Distance

Adele had always been a woman of action. When a problem arose, she faced it head-on, using her resources, influence, and sheer determination to overcome any obstacle. But when it came to Sun, her usual strategies failed her. The longer they lived together under the pretense of their agreement, the more unbearable the situation became. Every glance, every accidental touch, only deepened Adele's longing and made it harder for her to maintain the facade.

Eventually, Adele reached her breaking point. She couldn't keep pretending that she was unaffected by Sun's presence. Every day spent under the same roof was agony-a constant reminder of what she wanted but couldn't have. Desperate for relief, Adele made a decision: she would go on tour, putting physical distance between them in the hope that it would ease her emotional turmoil.

The tour would take her to several countries, a perfect excuse to escape the tension that had built up at home. She informed Sun of her plan, using work as a cover. "I'll be touring for a few months," she said casually, masking the pain behind her words. "You can focus on your photography while I'm away. It'll be good for both of us."

Sun agreed without hesitation, perhaps even relieved to have some time apart. Adele told herself this was for the best, that the distance would give her time to regain control of her emotions. But as she boarded the plane and left England behind, she quickly realized how wrong she had been.

The tour was supposed to be a distraction, a chance for Adele to bury herself in work and forget about her feelings. But instead, every city, every stage, only reminded her of what she was missing. The emptiness of her hotel rooms, the loneliness of her travels, all served to highlight the void that Sun's absence had created in her life.

Adele's performances were as flawless as ever, but inside, she was falling apart. She missed Sun with an intensity that surprised even her. The more she tried to focus on her music, the more her thoughts drifted back to Sun-her smile, her laugh, the way her eyes lit up when she talked about something she was passionate about.

Back in England, Sun was struggling in her own way. With Adele gone, she threw herself into her work, taking on more projects than she could handle. She told herself that staying busy would keep her mind off Adele, that if she worked hard enough, she could silence the growing ache in her chest. But it was a lie. No matter how many hours she spent behind the camera, no matter how many photographs she edited late into the night, she couldn't escape the emptiness she felt without Adele.

Sun had hoped that Adele's absence would make things easier, that the distance would help her sort out her confused feelings. But instead, it only made her realize how much she had come to rely on Adele, how much she missed her presence, her voice, her touch-even if it was just for show. The house felt cold and empty without her, and Sun found herself counting down the days until Adele's return, even though she knew it would only complicate things further.

As the tour dragged on, both women were tortured by their separation. Adele's heart ached with every passing day, the distance only intensifying her longing for Sun. She had hoped that being away would make it easier to suppress her feelings, but it had done the opposite. Every day without Sun felt like a lifetime, and Adele was quickly realizing that she couldn't continue living this way.

Meanwhile, Sun was trapped in her own turmoil. She tried to convince herself that she was fine, that she was just adjusting to life without Adele's constant presence. But deep down, she knew the truth: she missed Adele more than she wanted to admit. The thought of their agreement ending, of going back to her old life without Adele, filled her with a sense of dread she couldn't quite explain.

Finally, as the end of the tour approached and the date of their contract's expiration loomed, Adele made a decision. She couldn't stay away any longer. Whatever the consequences, she needed to return to England, to Sun. The idea of never seeing her again, of letting her go without ever telling her the truth, was something Adele couldn't bear.

On the final night of the tour, Adele made the announcement to her team. "I'm going back to England," she said, her voice firm with resolve. There was no hesitation, no second-guessing. She knew what she needed to do. As she prepared for the journey home, her heart pounded with a mix of fear and anticipation. Would Sun feel the same way? Would she be able to find the words to express everything she'd kept hidden for so long?

As the plane touched down in London, Adele felt a surge of determination. This was it. She had been running from her feelings for too long, and now, it was time to face them head-on. No more pretending, no more hiding. She was going to tell Sun the truth, no matter what it cost her.