Chapter 119
As we sat on the couch. Sapphires tension was palpable. I could see the worry enched on her face, the faint lines between her eyebrows, and the way her eyes seemed to cloud over. I knew she was thinking about returning to the life she had before all of these started happening, and Iuld serie the anser during from her
I took a deep breath, trying to think of a way to calm her down. I knew she needed reassurance, but I also knew that pushing her too hard would only take things wome Sol decided to take a different approach.
“Hey, I sad softly, trying to sound canal “Celge you a drink“”
She looked up at me, a bit of surprise in her eyes. “th, no,” she said. “Tm fine.”
1 nodded, smiling gently. “Olay.” I said “But if you change your mind, just let me know.”
She nodded, her eyes drifting back down to her lap could see the tension in her body, the way her shoulders were hunched and her hands were
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I decided to try again, this time taking a more direct approach. “Sapphure.” I sad softly, “can I ask you something?”
She looked up at me, her eyes wary. “What is it” she asked
It took a deep breath, choosing my words carefully. “When are you planning to return to the part of the company where you are in the media” I
asked, trying to sound calm.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and I could see the worry etched on her face. “Im not sure she said “Tve been thinking about it, but I’m not sure if I’m
ready yet.”
I nodded, trying to understand her concerns. “What’s holding you back?” I asked my curiosity getting the better of me
She sighed, her shoulders gging slightly. ‘I don’t know if I can fare everyone again.” she said. “I feel like I’ve let them down, and I don’t know if I can
alone. Sapphire.”
I reached out, taling her hand in mine. You’re not al pphire aid trying to reature her “You and Clars can face it together, okay”
Sapphire looked up at me her eyes searching. Youll be there with me?” she asked.
Inodded, smiling gently. “Of course.’ I said. ‘Til be right by your
Sapphire a face relaxed slightly, and I could see the tension in her body begin to ease. She took a deep breath her eyes never leaving mine
Thank you Aragon,‘ she said.
- hand gently. “Anytime. Sapphire,” I said. “We’re in this together
As we sat there in silence, handa desped together, I could feel Sapphire’s tension slowly begin to seep out of her body. Her shoulden, once staff and
rudd, began to relax and he once haunted by fear and doubt, sed to lose some of their interity.
After a while. She spoke up. “Tim scared. Aragon she admitted, her eyes locked on mine “Tim scared of failing again, of not being able to do my job.
Her voice cracked on the last word, and Icould see the fear and uncertainty etched on herfice. My heart went out to her, and i felt a surge of
ed to wrap my arms around her to hold her closed tell her everything would be okay.
I give her band a reassuring squeer. “You won’t mess up Sapphine.id, trying to sound cordident You’re one of the most capable people! And even if you do make a make not the end of the world We all make mistakes. It’s how we learn from them that matters.”
She nodded slowly, seeing to consider my word. “I guess you’re right,” she said finally, a small mile playing on her lips. I just feel like I’ve let
van lived with emotion and I could see the tears welling up in her eyes. I felt i
It my own eyes sting in response, and I had to swallow hard to
Sapphire you haven’t let anyone down.” I said trying to drill the paint home. You’ve been through a rough time, and it’s okay to take a step back and charge. That doesn’t mean you read or that you’re not capable. It just means you’re human.”
I leaned in my mogon raking
Thats what youre domow
serious tone. “And Humana muke minsken Sapphim. We stumble, we fall, but we always get bark up again
vagin, and I’m proud of you.”
Her eyes seabed mine, and I could see the doubt and fear lingering in their depths. But I aliouw something else a spark of determination a dammer of hope. And I know that with time, patience and support. Sapphire would be back on her feet, stronger and more readient than ever.
The lost my
apphire said. Tve always been the strong one, the one who can handle anything. But now now I feel like I’m just
preventing to be
Her words were lär a km
nodded, understand
» my bear, and I felt a surge of empathy wash over me. I knew
affecting”
the was talking about the feeling of lone
and “We all go through times when we feel like we’re just pretending to be someone appho you are in that strong person. You’re just going through a tough time that’s
- the milnerabday in her eyes, and it made my heart ache. I wanted to protect her to
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shield her from all the pain and uncertainty in the world.
But I knew I couldn’t do that. All I could do was be there for her, to supporter and encourage her as she navigated this difficult time.
“Sapphire.” I said. “You’re not alone. I’m here for you, and I support you every step of the way. We’ll get through this together, okay?”
She nodded, a small smile on her lips. “Okay,” she said.
1 smiled back at her, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I knew that Sapphire still had a long way to go, but I also knew that she was strong enough top through this. And I was determined to be there for her, every step of the way.
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