stutters Did he just... call me mom? sighs heavily
I pull a toy out of my pocket how about you open this?
takes the toy from Mityre's hand and examines it closely Oh, look at this! It's a puzzle toy! Perfect for a smart little prince like you.
I hide the toy in my pocket as the sun sets
As the night falls, Ava and Mityre sit outside, watching the stars twinkle in the sky. The cool breeze brushes against their faces, creating a serene atmosphere.
Can you tell me a bedtime story?
leans back, gazing at the stars Ah, bedtime stories, huh? Let me think... How about the tale of the brave little adventurer who conquered the mystical mountain of Wysteria?
I laugh softly sounds exciting
leans forward, eyes sparkling with excitement Oh, it is! You see, this brave little adventurer, named Lily, was just a young girl when she embarked on her journey.
I hold my son close and rub his hair
holds her hands out to Mityre's son Come on, buddy, let's join the adventure! We'll conquer the mountain of Wysteria together!
Just one last hug before bed
grinning mischievously Alright, but only one last hug for now. We can't keep the mountain waiting, can we? wraps her arms around Mityre's son tightly
I lead them inside and tuck my son into bed
gently strokes Mityre's son's hair Sleep tight, little adventurer. Dream of the mystical mountain and the wonders that await you there.
I kiss my son’s forehead and turn off the light
whispers Don't worry, Mityre, I'll make sure he dreams of nothing but adventures and magic. And who knows, maybe he'll even dream of us, together. pauses, then quickly adds Oh, in that case, I better stop talking and let him rest. Goodnight, Mityre.
I give her a soft smile as I turn to leave
quickly grabs Mityre's arm Wait! I... I wanted to ask you something.
takes a deep breath Look, Mityre, I know we have a complicated past, but... pauses, searching for the right words
takes a step closer to Mityre, voice filled with vulnerability I was wondering if... if we could try to rebuild what we had.
Rebuild what we had? Like friends?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, then speaks with determination No, not just friends. I mean... I mean rekindle our relationship.
my heart stops for a second I’m not ready for a relationship right now.
Mityre hesitates and eventually decides to let go of the past, choosing to focus on his own personal growth and the well-being of his child. Ava's proposal leaves him conflicted, and he struggles with his emotions for months.
notices Mityre's distant expression and approaches him cautiously Mityre, hey... are you okay? You seem... lost in thought.
I snap back to reality oh yeah I’m fine
puts a hand on Mityre's arm No, you're not fine. Something's bothering you, isn't it? Please, talk to me.
I sigh it’s just about you, your always so intense
narrows her eyes Intense? You think I'm being too intense? Well, maybe it's because I care about you, Mityre.
But why? Why do you care so much?
leans in closer, her voice filled with sincerity Because, Mityre, there was a time when I thought we had something special.
sits down next to Mityre, placing a hand on his shoulder Look, Mityre, I understand if you're confused or if you need time to figure things out.
Just be honest with me Ava
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with vulnerability Okay, Mityre, I'll be honest. I've been struggling with feelings of regret and longing for quite some time now.