As the album progresses, I notice something shifting in my personal life. With my schedule becoming more demanding, I start to see less of Leo and Clara. Our coffee dates become more sporadic, and I find myself missing the comfort of their company.
One evening, after a particularly long day in the studio, I get a message from Leo. Hey, haven't seen you in a while. Want to catch up?
I smile at the text, feeling a pang of guilt. It's been too long since we've spent time together. I reply quickly, setting up a time to meet later that week.
When we finally sit down at our usual café, there's a comfortable familiarity between us, but also a hint of something unspoken. Leo notices it too.
"You've been busy," he says, his tone light but understanding. "I get it-this is a huge time for you."
"I have," I admit, stirring my coffee absentmindedly. "But I don't want to lose touch with the people who matter most to me."
"You won't," Leo reassures me. "Just don't forget to make time for yourself-and for us."
His words hit home, and I realize that in chasing my dreams, I've been neglecting the relationships that ground me. I promise myself to do better, to find a balance between my career and the people who've been there for me through it all.
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HEART'S IN THE SHADOWS
FantasiaLila has always been the forgotten child, overshadowed by her parents' attention toward her half-siblings and younger brother. Despite her love and dedication, she is treated as little more than a servant in her own home-unseen, unheard, and unloved...
