"This next part will make us cry so try not to cry alright? So...when I was ready to meet zulo again, I went to my room, until everything came back to me." Tad's room in the hut. It's late at night, and the room is dimly lit by a single lamp on the bedside table. Tad sits on the edge of his bed, holding an old photo album. The pages are filled with pictures of him and Dagenia from before their separation—happy moments, shared adventures, and the carefree days that now feel so distant.
Tad slowly flips through the pages, his fingers tracing the edges of the photographs. Each picture brings a rush of memories, and with each turn of the page, the weight of the past presses harder on him. The smile that once graced his face fades as his eyes start to glisten with tears.
Flashbacks begin to play in Tad's mind:
Tad and Dagenia laughing together under the African sun, sharing jokes and playful nudges. The two of them standing proudly after a successful expedition, covered in dust but beaming with triumph. -A tender moment where Dagenia playfully adjusts Tad's vest, and they both share a warm smile.
As the flashbacks continue, Tad's emotions begin to overwhelm him. He clutches the photo album tightly to his chest, his breathing becoming ragged as the memories flood back with full force. Tears stream down his face, and a choked sob escapes him. And tears fell down to the photo album. "Oh Dagenia...I'm so sorry...."
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Tad's shoulders shake as he begins to cry uncontrollably, the pain of the separation and the weight of the lost time crashing over him like a tidal wave. The sound of his sobs fills the room, raw and filled with heartache.
Dagenia, hearing Tad's cries from her room, rushes in. She pauses at the doorway for a moment, taking in the sight of Tad hunched over, tears pouring down his face as he clings to the photo album. Her heart aches for him.
"Oh, Tad... I'm so sorry. I'm here now."
She sits beside him on the bed, wrapping her arms around him. Tad buries his face in her shoulder, his sobs muffled but still strong. Dagenia holds him tightly, her hand gently rubbing his back in soothing circles. She speaks in a soft, calming tone, her voice full of warmth and reassurance.
"It's okay, Tad. Let it out. I know how much it hurts... I'm here with you. I'm not going anywhere."
Tad's sobs grow louder as he lets out all the emotions he's been holding in—the sadness, the longing, the pain of lost moments. Dagenia continues to hold him, her touch steady and comforting. She gently rocks him back and forth, her presence a steady anchor in the storm of his emotions.
Dagenia gently rests her cheek against Tad's head, but she stays strong for him. Her embrace tightens, offering him the security and comfort he so desperately needs.
"I missed you so much, Dagenia. I didn't know how to move on without you."
"I missed you too, Tad. But we're here now. We've found each other again. And we're going to make new memories, better ones."
Tad's sobs slowly begin to subside, replaced by quiet sniffles as he holds onto Dagenia, drawing strength from her presence. She continues to comfort him, whispering gentle words of encouragement and rubbing his back in rhythmic, calming motions.
They stay like that for a long time, wrapped in each other's arms, the quiet of the night surrounding them. It's a moment of raw vulnerability, but also of healing. The weight of the past is still there, but with Dagenia by his side, Tad feels a glimmer of hope—a promise that they'll face whatever comes next together.
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"Oh tad this is so heartbreaking." Said Reena as the ladies start to bring up tears. "At least you guys got back together." Said Elena. "Oh yeah...we did... but anyways. I calmed down and I got cheered up."
"What are we gonna do now?" "We're gonna fight...together."
