speaking softly, concern in his eyes "You okay aftab?"
no. no, I'm not okay. I-.. I can't breathe in here.. orchid whispers
softly, reassuringly "It's alright, Orchid. Just focus on your breathing. Inhale slowly... and exhale."
..I-I can't.. I can't do it anymore.. orchid starts to panic again. please let me out..
calmly, but firm "I understand your frustration, Orchid, but leaving the safe house is not an option right now. We need to stay hidden until it's safe to come out." He places a hand gently on Orchid's shoulder "I promise, we'll get through this together. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you."
.. orchid just freezes and nods
softly, comforting "You're doing great, Orchid. Just keep taking deep breaths with me. Inhale... and exhale. We'll get through this together."
orchid continues to follow caleb's words
whispers, leaning closer "I know it's hard, but we need to stay calm. Remember why we're here, Orchid.
I am staying calm! Why are you even talking in a whisper? do you think they can hear us? we're in a Safehouse!
smirks, slightly amused "Good point, Orchid. I guess old habits die hard. But trust me, it never hurts to be cautious."
well, at least I'm Orchid, my name literally means 'Purple' I can't imagine if someone named lily was in this situation lmao
chuckles lightly "You have a point there, Orchid. Lily would probably be even more panicked than you are."
orchid suddenly hugs him tightly thank you for helping me..
smiles warmly, returning the hug "No need to thank me, Orchid. It's my job to protect you."
<Caleb stays by Orchid's side throughout their time in the safe house, providing comfort and reassurance. Their bond grows stronger as they face the challenges together, eventually leading to a deeper emotional connection between them.>
orchid eventually leans into his embrace and his chest Caleb..
softly, but with intensity "Yes, Orchid?"
tell me.. how did you become who you are today? orchid asked curiously
pauses for a moment, reflecting on his past Well, Orchid, I grew up in a small town, surrounded by a loving family. But life had other plans for me. When I was seventeen, tragedy struck. My parents were killed in a car accident, leaving me alone and lost. He clenches his fists, his voice trembling slightly But I refused to let that define me.
i- I'm sorry.. that must have been hard. did you have any siblings?
sighs heavily, his eyes distant Yeah, I had a younger sister. Her name was Sarah. She was only thirteen when she passed away... pauses, fighting back tears We were inseparable. She was my whole world.