Love is a risk

Casa Amor Recopling

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly over the main villa, casting a warm glow on the girls as they lounged on the day beds by the pool. The atmosphere was still a little heavy, but there was a sense of calmness settling in as they tried to process the events of the past few days. The tension from Casa Amor hadn't fully faded, but the girls were doing their best to find comfort in each other.

Syd was sitting cross-legged, her hands wrapped around a cup of coffee, staring out at the view with a pensive look on her face. Beside her, Zeda was laying back with her eyes closed, trying to enjoy the quiet of the morning. Dalilah, however, seemed lost in thought as she fiddled with the straps of her bikini, her mind clearly elsewhere.

Syd was the first to break the silence, her voice soft but filled with emotion. "I don't know what I'm going to do when Justin gets back," she said, glancing over at Zeda and Dalilah, her eyes filled with vulnerability. "I'm just going to tell him how much I love him. I can't keep this inside anymore. I need him to know how I feel."

Dalilah and Zeda exchanged looks before Dalilah spoke up, her voice gentle but encouraging. "Syd, you have every right to tell him how you feel. I know you've been holding back, but this situation is making it harder for all of us. I think you should be honest with him. He deserves to know what's in your heart."

Zeda, who had been quiet for a while, nodded thoughtfully. "Yeah, if you're holding all of that in, it's just going to eat at you. I know it's scary, but sometimes you have to take the leap. If you love him, you have to let him know." She sat up and glanced at Dalilah, who was now listening intently. "It's better to speak your truth than wonder what could have been, you know?"

Syd sighed, running her fingers through her hair. "I just... I'm scared, you know? What if he doesn't feel the same way? What if everything I'm worried about is true, and he's already moved on? That kiss with Phoebe really shook me."

Dalilah reached over and gave Syd a comforting pat on the shoulder. "Syd, don't doubt yourself. You've been real from the start, and that's the most important thing. Justin's actions—like what happened with Phoebe—don't define what you two have. If he's really meant to be with you, he'll see that. You just need to be open with him. That's all you can do."

Zeda added, "And if he doesn't understand, then you'll know where you stand, and you can move forward. You deserve someone who is just as all-in as you are."

Syd nodded, her eyes welling with emotion. "I just don't know if I can handle the thought of him not wanting me the way I want him. But I guess... I'll have to face whatever happens."

Dalilah smiled softly, "Exactly. You're strong, Syd. And no matter what, you'll be okay. You've got us."

The conversation lingered in the air as they all sat there, letting the sun warm their skin. It was clear that the uncertainty was still hanging over them, but there was a sense of solidarity between the girls now. They knew how tough it was, but they also knew that being open and honest about their feelings was the only way to truly move forward.

Syd took a deep breath, trying to center herself. "I just hope when he gets back, we can talk. I want him to know how serious I am about this. About us."

Dalilah nodded, a knowing look on her face. "I understand. I'm in the same boat with Issae. I want him to know that I care about him and that I'm not here to play games. I just don't know how things will be when he gets back. But we'll deal with it together."

Zeda, who had been quiet for a while, chimed in with a small grin. "You two are strong. I know you'll make it through this. And when the boys come back, we'll all just have to see where things go."

Syd smiled at her friends, feeling a little lighter, knowing she wasn't alone in her feelings. "Thanks, guys. I don't know what I'd do without you. I'm just trying to keep it together. But... I can't stop thinking about him."