pinctadapsyche
Perry never expected Matthew to stay. What began as a simple connection, fleeting and undefined in the middle of a cold city-slowly unraveled into something deeper, something neither of them had planned for. When life took an unexpected turn, so did their bond. But just as it began to mean more, everything shifted.
Alone in the aftermath, Perry tried to let go. But grief has echoes. And so does love. Seasons passed. She rebuilt herself through quiet rituals-morning meditations, evening journals, the scent of chili on the stove, candles burning in the dark. Slowly, the ache dulled. Slowly, she changed.
Then one spring afternoon, when the light was just right and her heart no longer ached the same way, it happened. The past returned, but this time, it brought clarity, not confusion. She had changed. He had, too. But perhaps that was the point.
Because some stories never truly end. They linger. They echo.
Until you're finally ready to listen again.