The Story of My Life

53

Sits alone in the quiet of the kitchen..
Savoring a rare moment of peace.
Glancing down at Mokuba sleeping soundly on my lap.
He looks worn out..
As if all the efforts he's been pouring into his goals has finally caught up to him.
His tired expression pulls at my heart
A reminder of how hard he's been working.

"Looks like... those moments are here again," Yuza

I murmured softly to myself...

Carefully.. as I rise from the coach
Leaving Mokuba to rest and steps out onto the balcony.
The cool night air was cool brushing against my face as I looked up..
Memorizing by the vast silent sky.
The stars blink down bright and unyielding
Their colors vivid against the dark expanses Each one seemingly brushing against the other.

For a moment...
It's just me and the night sky
The feels the depth of the stillness
The kind of quiet that offers a sense of renewal is exactly what's needed
A chance to breathe to find a little spaces for myself in the midst of everything.

Taking a deep breath
I felt the cool wind brush against my skin.
It was warm in a way that made it feel soothing..
A calming breeze that seemed to melt away the stress.
For a moment, it was as though time slowed, and the night stretched on peacefully.

"Wow..." Yuza

I whispered to myself..
My gaze lifted to the sky.
I chuckled softly as a sense of awe washing over me as I stared at the endless stretch of the sky.

"It's so... pretty outside... tonight..." Yuza

The sky was dotted with sparkling stars, like fireflies lighting up the darkness
Their brightness painting the vast expanse above.
It felt timeless...
The kind of night where it seemed like the days had simply blurred into one another
No beginning, no end.
Just the quiet pulse of the universe...
Always moving around it's present.

And yet, I felt so alone.

"Yuza...? What are you doing out here?
It's dark outside." Seto Kaiba

"I just love being in the dark" Yuza

I turned, startled by the voice...
Seeing Kaiba standing just inside the doorway.

"You need some rest.. you look exhilarating.." Seto Kaiba

"I know.. I'll rest soon" Yuza

He looked at me with that familiar, serious gaze, but...
There was something softer in it..
Something like concern.
I glanced back at the sky
I was unable to pull myself away from its beauty.
I turned my head slightly meeting his eyes. There was that usual intensity in his gaze, but now...
There was something else...
Something almost soft...
Yet.. incredible

"I'm fine," Yuza

I replied, though my voice betrayed me.
Kaiba took a step closer
His expression was unreadable but thoughtful.

"You look tired" Seto Kaiba

He said again...
This time his tone a little firmer, like a quiet command.

"You need to rest." Seto Kaiba

I hesitated, feeling the weight of the exhaustion I hadn't wanted to admit.
The long days, the endless thoughts, and the feeling that...
I was holding everything together by sheer will.

"I'm okay. Just needed a moment," Yuza

I murmured...
Not quite ready to admit how much I needed to rest...
Kaiba's eyes softened, just a fraction..
Before he gave a small almost imperceptible nod.