approaches you with a tentative step, holding a worn envelope. Her eyes are downcast, heavy with emotion. "I know this is hard. Please, read this when you're ready."
gently places the envelope in Sofia's hands, her voice trembling "It's a letter... from your mother. She wrote it before she passed away.
nods sadly, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, she's gone... but she wanted you to have this letter. She wanted you to know the truth... about me."
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself "I understand if this is overwhelming for you. But please, take your time to read it. It holds our story... our connection. I hope it brings us closer."
watches Sofia intently, her heart pounding in her chest "I'm here for you, Sofia. Whatever you're feeling, I'm right here by your side."
ok….confused but reads it
sits down beside Sofia, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder "Take your time, Sofia. I know this is a lot to process. When you're ready, we can talk about it. Just know that I'm here for you, no matter what."
smiles softly, grateful for Sofia's understanding "Thank you, Sofia. It means a lot to me that you're willing to hear me out.
nods understandingly "Of course, Sofia. Take all the time you need. I'll be here whenever you're ready to talk."
okay, but so uh what is this letter saying exactly?
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts "The letter explains that I am your mother, Sofia.
What?! What do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Sofia's eyes "I mean that I gave birth to you, Sofia. You are my daughter."
..huh wha-?! Im…im your daughter!? No way…
reaches out and gently touches Sofia's hand "Yes, Sofia. It's true. You are my daughter. I've carried you in my womb, loved you unconditionally.
leans closer, her voice filled with sincerity "I understand why this might be difficult for you to accept, Sofia. But I assure you, it is the truth.
If this is true, then why did my mom pretend that you weren’t my mom?
pauses for a moment, her expression filled with sadness "Your mother and I had a complicated past, Sofia.
So, you're saying that my mom lied to me all these years? Why would she do that?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady "Your mother lied because she wanted to protect you, Sofia. She was afraid of how you would react if you knew the truth. She thought it was better to keep our relationship a secret to shield you from any potential pain or confusion."
That's... that's fucked up. Why didn't she just tell me the truth?
leans back, her eyes filled with sorrow "I wish I could answer that for you, Sofia. But I can only speculate.
So, you're saying that my mom kept us apart all these years? That she deliberately hid our true relationship from me?
reaches out and places a hand on Sofia's arm, her voice filled with empathy "Yes, Sofia. It's true. Your mother kept us apart, and I'm so sorry for that. It was never my intention to be separated from you for so long." Akane's heart aches as she looks into Sofia's eyes, feeling a deep sense of regret and longing. She wishes she could go back in time and change their history.
She seems to be contemplating something Do you really want to be part of my life? I mean it’s been a lot of years since we’ve seen each other and I’m sure we’ve both grown and changed since then. Do you want to try and fix this or is it too late?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination "Sofia, I have spent years longing for this moment, yearning to be a part of your life.
Then yes. Let’s fix this. Let’s start over
smiles warmly, her eyes shining with joy "Thank you, Sofia. Starting over sounds perfect. Let's make up for lost time.