Far Yet Forever

Chapter 17

"Sometimes, the heart speaks in a language the mind can't understand."

Aarisha sat on her bed, her heart racing as she read Aarin's message again. Each line made her angrier, and she couldn't understand why. The more she read, the more her frustration grew.

I'm truly sorry for stepping into your life at such a confusing time.

Why was he apologizing? She hadn't asked him to leave her life; she was trying to figure things out! How could he make this about himself when she was the one feeling lost?

I never wanted to make things harder for you, especially when you're feeling so vulnerable.

Did he think she was some fragile person who would break at any moment? This just felt unfair.

I don't want to disturb you anymore. This is goodbye, but it's not the end.

Goodbye? How could he just say that? Who was he to decide for her? She didn't want this. The anger built up inside her as she read his words.

I will always be here for you, cheering you on from the sidelines.

This felt noble, but it also felt distant. He was acting like he was doing her a favor by stepping away. She wanted to scream that she wanted him to fight for her, to say they would get through this together.

My feelings for you are real, Aarisha. They are genuine and deep, even if they got mixed up in this whirlwind of emotions.

Tears threatened to spill over, but she blinked them back. How could he say this now? The timing felt wrong. She was trying to sort through her own feelings, and now he was throwing in the towel like her confusion was a reason to walk away.

You've brought so much light into my life, and I can't just walk away without saying that.

Light? How could he call her light while saying goodbye? She wanted to yell that she was more than just a fleeting moment of happiness; she was a storm that needed understanding.

Whenever you need someone to talk to, I'll be just a message away.

That last line pushed her over the edge. She felt angry at him for being so noble, but she was also mad at herself for feeling hurt. Why was she so affected by this?

Aarisha stood up, pacing her room, her heart racing. She wanted to call him, to demand answers, to shout that he didn't get to decide how their story ended. But deep down, she knew she didn't want to push him away. Why was she letting anger take over when all she wanted was to understand?

She dropped onto her bed, hiding her face in her hands. Tears spilled down her cheeks, mixing frustration with confusion. Aarin had stepped back, but it felt like she was the one being pushed away.

In the chaos of her emotions, Aarisha realized that this wasn't just about Aarin's message. It was about her own fear of being vulnerable and her struggle to open up when everything felt overwhelming.

Why did it have to be this hard? she thought. Feeling lost, she wiped her tears away and decided to face the storm inside her, no matter how difficult it might be.