Descubrimientos (Faye Yoko)

Parte 4

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The clock struck 10 PM when Yoko finally arrived at Orm's apartment. The aroma of freshly delivered pizza floated in the air, mingling with the soft scent of the scented candles her friend always lit to create a cozy and calming atmosphere. Weighed down by accumulated fatigue, Yoko slipped off the high heels that had been torturing her feet all day. With a sigh of relief, she sank into the plush sofa next to her friend, burying her face in one of the decorative cushions, seeking refuge in its softness.

"Another lovely day at Malisorn's?" Orm joked, trying to break the ice, although she couldn't help but notice the tension that lingered in her friend's shoulders. The dim light from the lamp cast dancing shadows on the walls, providing an intimate and safe space that invited confessions.

Yoko remained silent for a moment, her mind torn between fear and an overwhelming need to share what was troubling her. The room seemed to stretch time as the words piled up, a heavy burden in her throat. Finally, with a trembling and barely audible voice, she confessed, "I think I'm a lesbian... and that I like Faye." The words tumbled out hastily, as if they had been held back too long, releasing a mix of fear and hope.

Orm let out a soft giggle and hugged her friend, attempting to diffuse the gravity of the confession. "Yoko, everyone loves Faye; she's enchanting. Even I, who don't know her, see her as an idol of the industry." Her light tone, intended to ease the tension, ended up creating a horrific contrast to the depth of what Yoko had revealed.

Tears began to well up in Yoko's eyes, frustrated by the apparent lightness with which her friend was handling a confession that represented a crucial moment in her life. They were not only tears of sadness, but also of realization, of finally being able to name something she had been feeling without understanding. In that instant of vulnerability, Yoko felt the world around her fade away. Orm, seeing the genuine pain on her face, immediately changed her demeanor.

"Oh, Yoko..." she whispered, wrapping her friend in a protective embrace, as if she could offer her refuge from the emotional storm that threatened her. "Tell me what's happening. Do you really feel this way? It's okay; you know you can always count on me." Her voice, now loaded with understanding and real support, was exactly what Yoko needed to start letting it all out.

Yoko clung tighter to the embrace, as if it were an anchor amid an emotional storm. After a few minutes of silence, only interrupted by occasional sobs, she began to open up. She talked about Pwan, about the irrational jealousy that had consumed her, about how every shared smile between Faye and her visitor felt like a stab in her heart. Jealousy burned in her chest, a voracious flame stoked by insecurity and confusion.

"Is it wrong that I feel this way, I mean, I've only known her for two days, and she's much older than me and, let's not forget, she's a woman?" she asked with a broken voice, vulnerability palpable in each word, feeling her world crumble with every unanswered question.

Orm took her friend's hands between hers, looking her directly in the eyes. "Love has no gender or age, Yoko. If you like Faye, it's not something you can choose; it's something you feel." She paused, allowing her words to sink in, carefully choosing her next phrases. "And if it helps... as far as I know from industry gossip, Faye has indeed had flings with women, but she's single, though manny desire her. I've also heard about Pwan; she's influential in the scene and powerful. I know they are friends, but I don't think they're anything more. I understand Pwan played a significant role in Malisorn's growth," she shared, still holding her, trying to instill courage amid her anxiety.