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17
Nicholas’s POV
On one hand, I wanted to believe Sabrina, that what happened was just a misunderstanding. But on the other hand, the worry continued to grow. What if she had changed? What if she really doesn’t care about Charlie anymore, like she seems? And… Is it true that she feels that much pain just because Hazel is back in my life?
I closed my eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath. Maybe I need to talk to her and try to understand what she really feels. But, on the other hand, there is a fear inside me afraid to hear the truth that I might not want to accept.
My heart and mind seem to be fighting in my head. It feels difficult to find a common ground between the desire to believe in Sabrina and the worry that continues to gnaw at me. Every time I think about what might happen, the image of her change haunts me. Has she really turned away or is all this just anxiety exaggerated by my own mind?
I opened my eyes and stared out the window, seeking peace from the scenery before my eyes. The wind blew softly, and the leaves moved as if to remind me that everything in this life has its own cycle. Maybe, I also need to give our relationship a chance to grow, despite the fear that is pressing.
“I should talk to her,” I thought.
But, the words felt heavy, as if there was a burden I had to bear. What if I heard something I didn’t want to hear? Maybe, it was time for me to face the truth, no matter how painful it was. If Sabrina felt the same way as I feared, maybe I should be prepared to accept it all, no matter how small the possibility was.
I decided to take a bold step. Maybe this was the right time to open my heart and find the truth, even though the truth might be bitter. Resolutely, I grabbed my phone and started typing a message for her. Hopefully this time, all my doubts and fears could be answered honestly.
My phone vibrated on the table, and when I looked, Hazel’s name was on the screen. I stared at it for a moment before picking it up, feeling a sense of hesitation holding me back. After taking a deep breath, I answered the call.
“Hi, Nicholas. Are you busy?” Hazel greeted me with a cheerful voice, a far cry from the chaos I had felt since last night.
“Okay, Hazel. What’s up?” I asked, trying to sound as casual as possible.
“I wanted to take you to dinner. Charlie was very excited about the idea,” she replied in her usual warm tone. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to spend some time together.”
I paused. The offer seemed reasonable, but Sabrina’s thoughts came back to me. She had been hurt so badly last night, and for some reason, I felt like there was something I needed to fix before things got worse. The Sabrina I’d been seeing lately seemed to be growing more distant, especially around Charlie. My heart ached to think that this would make her feel even more left out.
But on the other hand, I didn’t want to disappoint Charlie or ignore Hazel’s offer.
“Okay,” I said finally. “I’ll come.”
After I hung up, I felt the doubt creep back in. Maybe this time I should try something different. Maybe Sabrina needed a chance to see that she still had a place in this family and that Charlie still needed her. I’d always thought she knew all that, but maybe I was wrong.
I pulled out my phone and opened the messaging app, typing in the address of the restaurant we were going to tonight. My hand stopped for a moment when I was about to send it.
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“Will she get what I mean?” I thought.
If I was too direct, Sabrina might think it was just a formality. But if I gave her a little space, maybe she would understand that her presence was genuinely wanted, not forced or just a small talk. Maybe she would feel valued and wanted as an important part of Charlie’s life and not as an outsider.
My fingers pressed the “Send” button without further explanation. I hoped she would get what I meant, even though it seemed simple.
After the message was sent, I stared at the screen of my phone as if expecting an Immediate response. But there was no reply. I began to wonder if she would come. My mind went back to the events of last night. Sabrina had surprisingly expressed her feelings, and I realized that beneath her calmness, there was a hurt I had never expected. Maybe this was our chance to mend things a little to show her that even though Hazel was in our lives, Sabrina was still part of the family.
Even if there was something unresolved between us, maybe I should start being more open. Showing that I not only care about Charlie but also care about Sabrina’s feelings. I don’t want to see her hurt like last night.
My phone still shows no sign of a reply, and I can only hope Maybe Sabrina will come, and this is where I can give her a chance to be with Charlie and show that she is still important to us. I take a breath, convincing myself that this is the right step, a small step to bring Sabrina back into this family.
Whatever happens, I have to be brave to face reality and solve this problem wisely. I don’t want to leave destruction behind me, especially when there is a relationship that is so precious to me.
I start to imagine how best to express my feelings to Sabrina, without hurting her feelings deeper. I need to show that I listen and care about what she feels and that I am ready to
