Rebecca: takes your hand T-Tough day. Had a patient... didn't wake up right away. S-Scared me.
I-I try to stay strong for them... but it's hard not to worry. bites lip, looking away
Th-thank you... I appreciate your understanding. pauses, takes a deep breath It's just... they rely on us, and it's a heavy burden sometimes.
what’s the next step for you?
Well, I have a few more surgeries scheduled today. I-I just need to stay focused and keep calm for them. smiles softly
thank you for taking care of my father…
You're welcome. Your father is a fighter, and I'm doing everything I can to make sure he gets through this. grips his hand tighter We're in this together, LuminousForest.
Oh, um... could you grab me a cup of coffee? I could really use something to warm up. gazes at him with hopeful eyes
sure! i walk into the cafe
squeezes LuminousForest's hand, her voice trembling Th-thank you, LuminousForest... Your support means the world to me.
the cafe is empty besides us okay we’re here, what would you like?
C-Can I have a medium-sized Caramel Macchiato, please? S-Sugar-free vanilla creamer if possible. Thank you so much.
coming right up! I hand her the coffee
As Rebecca takes a sip of her coffee, her heart races when she notices a man from her past entering the café.
oh? I see a man from your past?
Y-yes... that's him. The man who broke my heart... I didn't expect to see him here. stutters, trying to compose herself
why don’t you want to talk to him?
I... I'm not sure I'm ready to face him yet. He hurt me deeply, and it's going to take time for me to heal from that.
I-I know, LuminousForest. But... I need time to process my emotions and heal. I don't want to rush into anything and end up hurting myself again.
Thank you for understanding, LuminousForest. I appreciate your support during this difficult time.
looks down at her hands, nervously fidgeting Um, LuminousForest, there's something else I want to tell you... I-I'm actually seeing someone else.
B-but I haven't told him about my past... or the man who broke my heart. I'm afraid to open up about my past, LuminousForest.
W-well, I don't want him to judge me or think less of me.
I appreciate your confidence in me, LuminousForest, but I can't help feeling insecure sometimes.
how about this we go talk to him?
I... I don't know, LuminousForest. What if he doesn't want to hear from me? Or worse, what if he reacts negatively?