Love Us Micky

"LOVE US MICKY "

Chapter 8: Aftermath

The silence between Micky and Kiara stretched like an open wound. Micky's heart ached, knowing he'd hurt the person he once loved.

"Kiara, I'm sorry," Micky whispered.

Kiara's eyes flashed. "Sorry? You're sorry? You've ruined me, Micky."

Micky's guilt intensified. "Kiara, please-"

"No, Micky," Kiara interrupted. "You've made your choice. Now live with it

Kiara turned and walked away, leaving Micky shattered.

Emily approached him, concern etched on her face. "Micky?"

Micky's voice cracked. "I did the right thing, didn't I?"

Emily's arms enveloped him. "You did what's true to you."

Micky's eyes welled up. "But at what cost?"

Emily's whisper reassured him. "We'll face it together."

As they held each other, Micky realized his journey was far from over.

Days passed, with Kiara's absence weighing heavily. Micky's music suffered, his inspiration dwindling.

Emily noticed the change. "Micky, talk to me."

Micky sighed. "I feel lost without Kiara."

Emily's expression softened. "You're not alone, Micky."

Micky's gaze locked onto Emily's. "What if I'm not enough for you?"

Emily's smile dispelled his doubts. "You're already enough."

But just as they found solace, a surprise visitor arrived...

The doorbell rang, breaking the tranquility. Emily's eyes met Micky's, curiosity sparking.

"I'll get it," Emily said.

Micky nodded, his mind still reeling from Kiara's departure.

Emily returned with a hesitant expression. "It's your mom."

Micky's heart sank. His mom hadn't visited in months.

"Micky, we need to talk," his mom said, her voice firm.

Micky's instincts screamed warning. "What's going on?"

His mom's eyes locked onto Emily. "Who's this?"