Where Hearts Collide (Guontiveros One Shot AU)

Whispers of Hope: The Whispers of Doubt

A/N: Hi lovess!! I'll post the last part later, So enjoyyy!!(⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

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The weeks that followed were a whirlwind of emotions. Alice found herself falling for Risap, her fear slowly giving way to a love that was both exhilarating and terrifying. She reveled in Risa's warmth, her laughter, her unwavering support. But the whispers of doubt still lingered, a constant reminder of the pain she had endured in the past.

One afternoon, as they were shopping for groceries, Alice saw a couple holding hands, their faces radiating happiness. A pang of jealousy shot through her, followed by a wave of self-doubt.

"What if this is just a phase?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.

Risa stopped, her eyes meeting Alice's with concern. "What do you mean?" she asked gently.

"What if I'm just pretending to be happy?" Alice continued, her voice trembling. "What if I'm just fooling myself?"

Risa pulled Alice into a tight embrace, her warmth a soothing balm against Alice's anxieties. "You're not fooling yourself," she said, her voice firm. "You're just afraid. Afraid of letting go, afraid of getting hurt."

Alice pulled back, her eyes filled with tears. "I know," she whispered. "I just... I don't want to get hurt again."

Risa wiped away Alice's tears, her touch gentle and reassuring. "I understand," she said. "But you can't let fear dictate your life. You deserve to be happy, Alice. You deserve to love and be loved."

Alice looked at Risa, her eyes searching for a promise, a guarantee.

"I promise you," Risa said, her voice unwavering. "I'll never hurt you. I'll always be here for you, no matter what."

Alice's heart ached with a mixture of hope and fear. She wanted to believe Risa, to trust her, but the whispers of doubt still lingered, a constant reminder of the pain she had endured in the past.