Resurgence of the Heart

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apartment was beyond amazing. The glass walls gave a panoramic perspective of the city, while the sophisticated déc

elite of the city; the ceremony was simply magical. It felt as though everything was precisely in place for

g off. Leonard was the definition of success, and it was a great privilege to be at his side.

iting and demanding job. Leonard was always supportive, and he clearly felt proud of my successes. Still,

e. "Sorry, it's work," he said, although his voice's displeasure was difficult to overlook. He left me by the table ex

sehold happiness. He started to distance himself, spending several hours far from home. He stayed tight

ion and his leadership, not only a competition. Leonard was obviously carrying the weight of the r

, my concern for him had become too strong to overlook. My heart thumping with every step he made, I

had ever seen. Leonard vanished among the packed grand foyer of the hotel. I hesitated then cho

re austere and impenetrable, and they were all sharply attired. Though I heard their chat, I could see Leonard's irritation as he

shadows. The man was closely observing Leonard, their face veiled. Realizing I didn't kn

face and tight jaw. He passed me without looking, and I hurried into a small alcove to hide f

ared. I went back, questions running in my head. That individual was who? In what capacity

talk to him, he dismissively waved off my worries with nebulous assurances. "Just some

more weight from the approaching event than he had ever done. He slept little and when he did, he was

. Late in the evening Leonard answered a phone call. As he listened, his face turned white; I

ncreasing concern, I went up to him. "What's going on?" I quest

right now," he rema

was facing raised the stakes more than before. The arena had electric energy, and the pressure

about as though he were looking for someone or anything. The first startling turn of events happened not too lo

en, and I could feel the weight of the circumstances wearing him down. I could only see the event veering int

s shadows. Their icy, calculated stare seemed to be directed on Leonard. My heart

a web of secrets and dishonesty I was now starting to see. Leonard's participation, the mys

learn what was actually happening. But a hand grabbed my arm and yanked me back as

continued, his voice hard an

could react. I turned to look back at Leonard, surrounded now by the

g secrets and the mounting danger. Leonard's life was in upheaval and t

more erratic as each instant passed. Driven to expose the truth and discover a means of savin