Champagne Problems // English's Version

Chapter 22: Back to the Past

Kyle and Agatha had arranged to meet for that coffee, a simple gesture but full of meaning. Agatha invited him to her apartment, a place that reflected her new life: bright, welcoming, and full of little details that revealed her personality. The walls were decorated with photographs of moments she had lived, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee hung in the air.

«Thanks for coming.» Agatha said, as she poured the coffee into two mugs. «It's strange to think that we're here, after everything that's happened.»

Kyle sat at the table, trying to absorb the atmosphere. «It's really strange. But nice.» he replied, a shy smile on his lips.

They started talking, and the words flowed as if there had never been a pause between them. Kyle told her how he had tried to call her last year, how he had hoped for a response, and how disappointed he had been when the phone had continued to ring. The confusion and pain he had felt at that moment were still fresh in his mind.

Agatha listened intently, and when she finally stepped forward, her gaze became serious. «Kyle, I didn't ignore you. I was in a rehab facility, and during those months I was sedated a lot. I couldn't respond to anyone, it was hard.» she explained, her voice shaking.

Agatha's words hit Kyle like a punch in the gut. Guilt washed over him. He felt stupid for even thinking she had abandoned him. «I didn't know. I'm so sorry.» he said, sincerely. «I should have known something was wrong.»

Agatha nodded, her eyes lighting up as she spoke. «I was in a bad place, but I worked hard to get out of it. I took my life back. And to do that, I kept the ring you gave me. It gave me strength in the hardest times.»

Kyle felt overwhelmed. The ring, that symbol of hope and promise, had meant more to Agatha than he had ever imagined.
They continued to talk, rediscovering the connection that seemed eternal, even after everything that had happened. With each word, the ice that had remained between them began to melt, and the atmosphere became more and more intimate. They recalled memories of past moments, laughter and shared dreams, filling the void left by the distance.

At a certain point, Kyle couldn't help but lean in. His lips found Agatha's in a sweet and deep kiss, full of emotions that had never subsided. It was a gesture full of nostalgia and a new possibility, a way to reunite two souls who had lost and found each other.
They found each other in Agatha's bedroom, a place where the lines between past and present blurred. The walls were decorated with memories of a new life, but the feelings they felt were rooted in a love that had never completely disappeared. There, in the warmth of that moment, they both understood that, despite the scars of the past, there was still room for a new beginning.

Kyle hugged Agatha, and he finally felt at home, as if their bond was destined to outlast the storms they had faced. It was a step towards healing, and for both of them, a sign that their story was not over yet.