The Redemption

at room," th

nk y

on it. I can

cool o

s my

as they got closer. There is a cannula in my left hand, so I could mo

mix of emotions flickers across his face—concern, relief I think,

with a tenderness I haven't yet exper

unending questions that swirl within my mind. "Confused," I manag

n only imagine how overwhelming this must be for you," he replies, his voice tinge

g now? I take a moment to study his face, searching for traces of

of familiarity when I look at you as if we share a deeper connection than before. I wanted to sa

de momentarily crumbling. He takes a deep breath, his eyes locked

"There is something... something that connects us on a

hing, I'd l

amiliarity through me. "You and I... we come from different worlds, Fiona. Our paths

hanging in the air, pregnant with unspoken truths.

onging. "Fiona, you and I... we share a bond that transcends time and circumstances. O

lifted, revealing glimpses of a forgotten past. Fragments of memories flash be

h a mix of sorrow and determination. "But for now, I need you to trust me. Trust t

don't und

Fiona. Yo

of frustration and longing. I squeeze his ha

trus

ngings. Thought of my stepfather came back flashing. His

ver him. He brushes a stray strand of hair f

, Fiona,"

He fumbles for it in his pocket, his brows fur

, his tone filled with urge

d the importance it holds. He steps out

sing against my eardrums like a heavy shroud. I

ternity. Doubt begins to seep into my thoug

the door swings open, and Sebastian re-enters

inquired, my voice

minor issue that needs my attention," he replies, his words carefully chose

" I say, "I ne

ka

this butto

and it was apparent something was di

g my cheek, a tender gesture that fills

ith unwavering resolve. "No matter what lies ahead, I promise you this: I will p

are longer in my mind and secrets loom in the periphery. I find solace somehow in him and at the s

to go now