Whispers Of Unseen Wounds

EPISODE 8

*The day*

Today is the day I have to leave behind my family, my friend, my country, and my home. Just thinking about it fills my heart with sadness. The house is unusually quiet, and I know exactly why. I was about to bring my bag downstairs when my brother came upstairs, took the bag from me, and headed down. I followed him, my steps heavy with the weight of what was to come.

When I reached downstairs, I saw Anna and her mom had also arrived. Everyone stood there, silent and heartbroken, knowing that my departure was imminent. My mother walked over to me and said, "First, your brother was away, and now that he’s back, you’re leaving us." Her words brought tears to my eyes, and I hugged her tightly, unable to hold back my sobs. She started crying too, but I quickly wiped my tears and said, trying to lighten the mood, "Are you really going to send me off like this, with tears? Come on, smile for me."

She managed a faint smile, and then my father came over. "Take care of yourself, my child," he said softly and I smiled towards him and said," you too papa "and turned towards mo and said seriously,"you too also" then she smiled. Anna, trying to hide her own sadness, came up to me next. "You’re so mean, leaving me behind like this," she said, but I could see her eyes filling with tears. I hugged her tightly and said, "Don’t worry, we’ll video call every day."

Anna’s mom then spoke up, "Stay well, dear, and don’t forget to keep in touch with me too." I nodded and promised her I would.

I looked over at my brother, who stood there, silent as usual. He never showed much emotion, but I knew he was hurting inside. I walked up to him and asked, "Won’t you miss me?" That’s when his tears finally came. He turned away, quickly wiping his eyes before looking back at me. "Of course I will. Take care of yourself, and come back soon. Who will I argue with if you’re not here?" His words made me even more emotional.

Finally, it was time to go. My brother and father took me to the car to drive me to the airport. As I got in, I looked back one last time, waving goodbye to my mother and my best friend, knowing that this was the start of a new chapter, but also the end of something precious.
 
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We finally reached the airport, and it was time for me to board. As I prepared to go inside, I took one last look at my father and brother. They both waved goodbye, and I tried to smile, returning their wave before heading in. After going through all the necessary processes, I boarded the flight, found my seat, and sat down.

Soon, the announcement was made that the flight was about to take off. We all fastened our seatbelts, and my mind started to race with thoughts. I was leaving my country, my home, everything behind. The weight of it all was overwhelming, and eventually, I drifted off to sleep.

After nearly 11 hours of travel, the flight finally landed in London. Along with the other passengers, I disembarked, collected my luggage, and stepped outside. A representative from the university, a kind woman, was there to pick me up. I followed her, and soon we arrived at the university. When I saw it for the first time, I was stunned—it was beautiful and enormous.

The woman took me to my dorm room and said, "This is your room; you can stay here." I thanked her, and she smiled before leaving.

The first few days were a whirlwind. I slowly started adjusting to the new time zone, my routine, and the unfamiliar environment. Time flew by, and before I knew it, my four years at the university were coming to an end.

During those four years, I faced many challenges. There were days when I missed my family terribly, nights when I was overwhelmed with the stress of studying, and moments when the loneliness felt unbearable. But I pushed through it all. Whenever I felt like crying I called my mother ,father and brother who always weighed off all worries of the day. Sometimes I video call Anna to talk about how my day was spent in college and asked about hers and how she was doing.

Finally, the day of our graduation ceremony arrived. As I stood there with my classmates, there was a sense of joy and accomplishment. We took photos with our professors, and the ceremony came to a close.

A few days later, I started searching for a job. I applied to two well-known science and technology companies in London. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the job at the first company, which stressed me out. But I didn’t give up—I applied to the second company, H and R Technology, and this time, I got the job.

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In present time ...

.....And now, here I am, working at H and R Technology, where my journey continues and here I am sitting in front of you as a secretary of the company.

So , here is my story which you all  wanted to know so desperately.
Then I saw my coworkers expressions so I asked them , "Did my story make you feel bored"? Then they said , "Not at all. It’s just that hearing your story has left us in awe. You've faced so many challenges, and it's no surprise that you're so hardworking. Your story feels like a movie—one that has love, struggles, and everything."

I respond with a small, wistful smile, "Maybe, but perhaps it’s one of those movies where the happy ending never comes." Everyone immediately assures me, "No, we believe your story will have a happy ending." I manage a faint smile, " but I’m not sure."

Then, one of my coworkers gently asks, "What was it about him that you loved him so much and even now ? What makes it so hard to forget him?" I take a deep breath and respond, "I don’t know. Maybe it’s because every little thing about him seemed perfect to me.I liked everything about him.I never found a flaw in him, and that made it impossible to let go."

Another coworker, clearly moved, says, "I've never met anyone who loves as deeply as you do." I give a soft laugh, feeling a mix of emotions. Then someone else asks, "Have you ever thought about giving someone else a chance? You’re so young, so independent. I’m sure there are plenty of handsome, kind men out there who would be lucky to have you."I sigh and answer, "I’ve thought about it, but the truth is, I don’t think I could ever love someone else. I’ve only ever truly loved one person, and that was him. I still do, and I probably always will. I don’t want to ruin someone else’s life by being with them when I know I can’t love them the way they deserve. I know how it feels to love someone who doesn’t love you back, and I wouldn’t want to put anyone else through that pain. So I’ve decided it’s better to stay alone.
"Hearing this, everyone starts clapping for me. I looked around, surprised and a little embarrassed. "What are you guys doing?" I ask, bit overwhelmed. They all smile warmly and say, "Our respect for you has only grown. You’re truly a kind-hearted, incredible person." I don’t know what to say, so I just smile softly, feeling their support. after some time As the party winds down, everyone begins to head home. Before leaving, I make sure to congratulate Lyna one last time before I head out into the night, feeling a bittersweet mix of emotions.
Then I hailed a taxi and headed back to my apartment.

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"Sometimes love is like a cure❤️‍🩹..and sometimes it's the cause of pain".
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