His Unattractive Mate

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"Then once you're done you will come back here ." The figure hummed ."What do you say?"

Esmee looked around taking in a deep breath ,"Okay."

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"Others would have emotional scars, not you, you're still bleeding because your heart is so strong. The thing is, you just need a new bond and you'll be fine, you'll be as good as new, still independent and strong. Love is as the blood in your veins, it needs to flow." The figure explains to Esmee touching her hair gently .

Esmee looked over,"You believe I'm independent and strong ?" She asked faintly.

The figure laughs softly , causing Esmee's heart to pick up ,"Even if you don't feel it now, you will ."

"Are you ready?" The figure asks her gently .

Esmee nodded unsurely,"Close your eyes." The figure says in a calming soothingly tone.
She listened attentively her heart in her mouth , hoping in this second chance it'll treat her kind.

Esmee knew pain leaves invisible scars, yet they can be traced by the most gentle of touch.
Sometimes, like a cyst, the "wound" must be opened to be healed; other times a well meaning person may seek to heal what should be left alone. That is what she feared .

Esmee was skeptical to have faith in her healing process.

With eyes still shut,  the figure touched her shoulder gently . "When you opened your eyes , find the cabin in the woods surrounded by orchids . It was nice seeing you again my gift ."

Esmee smile softly as warmth and reassurance followed through her body . Suddenly worried thoughts left her mind for now . Before she could muster up any words to thank the kind figure, she felt her eyes open .

Upon a hill Esmee stood as still as the trees, not totally frozen, for just as their budded twigs move so does her long hair.

Her eyes were open. Tousled raven ribbons whip about her face; blown by air as fresh as any after a rainstorm.

After several deep breaths she takes in the view, from here the forest are laid out. She wondered how long would it actually take her to get to this 'cabin'.

With a step down the hill she felt disoriented. Everything she experienced as a child until now has lead her here .
Her recent encounters felt extremely vivid to her . As if she had dreamed it all , which she's certain she didn't . As of now Esmee made a promise that'll she'll never  go back to that place again . She will do her best to forget those people .

As she approached the tall trees in the entrance of the forest she shuddered in fear . The thoughts of those men echoed throughout her mind . Esmee balled up her small fists taking a huge breath and set off .

She could feel the silky smooth leaves brushing against her bare arms and hear the melodious chirping of the birds as she pranced ahead.

Esmee lifted her head and let the rays of warm, amber sunlight dance across her face.
She could see small patches of the clear blue sky peering in through trees as tall as skyscrapers.
Esmee forgot how lovely the forest could be , when there is no threats .
She wondered how long this journey would be without any supplies or any sense of direction.

She noticed a small red berry from a bush and she picked it and popped it into her mouth. She could immediately feel its sweet and tangy taste.

For a moment she thought about Jonah , her heart no longer aches at the thought of him . She was glad she no longer had ties to the man who didn't care enough.

This was much different compared to the pain she had at the back of her mind like a pulse.
Other times it pushes itself forward demanding attention. Cutting Esmee's heart and mind in half stinging with every breath she took .

She knew it wasn't best for her health to dwindle on those past events .

Esmee was just given a new chance, and she wanted to focus only on that .

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