Silent Feeling

Untitled Episode4

maybe it's temporary, everything will be fine. But as the days went on, his situation got worse.

In this way, Sophia began a new life of experience and feelings.

One evening, on a rainy night, Uncle returned home completely intoxicated. As he opened the door, he stumbled. Uncle, be careful… Sophia went ahead and wanted to catch him. He shook his hand and said, there is no need to touch me!

Sophia fell silent. But that day he could not hold the pain accumulated inside him. Why are you doing this to yourself? His throat trembled. You weren't like this before...

Uncle suddenly shouted, would you ask me what I would do? This house, this cost, I run it all! I know that, Sofia said calmly, but I just want you to be healthy… shut up! Uncle got up on the table. I don't need to give advice!

The quarrel that day became very intense. Tears were rolling down Sophia's eyes, but she didn't say anything else. He realized that he would never get this man back.

That night, sitting in his room, he thought for a long time. He remembered those happy days of his childhood, his uncle's loving behavior. But the reality had changed now.

The next morning, when the whole house was silent, Sophia packed her clothes, some books and some old pictures in a small bag. He came to the door and stopped once. His chest became heavy.

Am I doing it right? He asked himself. But then he hardened himself. Yes, I need it to live. He opened the door and came out. towards an uncertain but independent life.

The first few days were very difficult. Finding a place to stay, a job, everything was new and full of challenges. Sometimes he worked in a small cafe, sometimes he taught tuition.

With the help of a principal, I got this job in the university library. I live in a ladies hostel.

Money was tight, but there was one thing, the freedom to make my own decisions.

James spent a year regularly observing the small moments of life with her. During this time, James seemed to get to know Sophia anew, the brightness of her smile, the tenderness of her pride, the depth of her silence, and the sincerity of her love.

James had learned to read Sophia's eyes, as if he could understand her thoughts without words. James himself didn't realize when Sophia had become an integral part of his life.

That day was a little different. An unknown excitement had been working inside James since morning. His chest was pounding for no reason, as if long-held feelings were trying to come out today.

He decided that he would not hold back today, he would say it today. James arrived in front of the library before Sophia. A light breeze was blowing around, the leaves of the trees were swaying in a gentle rhythm, and the soft light of the sun from behind the clouds was creating a calm atmosphere around.

James's eyes kept drifting towards the gate, each moment seeming to lengthen for him.

Then he saw Sophia coming. She looked even more beautiful in her blue and white dress.

Her hair was blowing in the light breeze, and there was that familiar sweet smile on her lips. James's heart rate increased even more at the sight.

Sophia approached and said with a light smile, "What's the matter, Mr. James? Why are you standing here today?"

James was silent for a moment. The words seemed to be getting stuck in his throat. Then, slowly, he gathered his courage and said,

Sofia… I want to tell you something today… I've been thinking about it for a long time, but I couldn't.

Sofia looked at me with surprised eyes and asked,

What?

James's voice trembled. He said, "I can't think straight anymore, Sophia. Your smile, your words, every moment spent with you... everything has become so special to me. I don't know when you took up so much space in my life."

James held his breath as he said those words, looking into Sophia's eyes. Waiting for an answer, hoping for an acknowledgement.

Sophia remained silent for a moment. A strange light shone in her eyes, as if she had many things to say. The silence around her deepened the moment. Her hair was blowing in the light breeze, and in that silence she slowly said...

James… what you said… I've been feeling that for a long time. Not only you… you have become very important in my life.

When I'm with you, everything seems easier, calmer.

He paused and added with a soft smile,

Maybe we were both walking the same path... it was just waiting to be said.

Hearing these words, all the pent-up tension in James' chest seemed to ease in an instant. A deep smile of relief slowly appeared on his face.

The soft light of that day, the light breeze, and the union of two hearts. With everything combined, they stepped into a new life of love.

After that day's confession, it was as if a new morning had begun in James and Sophia's lives. They met every day, talked, and spent time together as before, but everything was different now, as if an invisible warmth lingered in every moment.