“Yeah I’m fine.” I said in a low voice.
Ariana came up to me and sat beside me on the bed, “You don’t look or sound fine to me” she said. “What’s wrong Martin?” She asked, her voice sounding worried.
I hesitated for some minutes before turning to her. She looked genuinely worried and for a moment I thought about telling her everything.
She noticed my hesitation and sighed before holding her hand in mine, “Whatever it is that’s bothering you the extent that you didn’t hear me knock for over three minutes, I just want you to know that it’s going to be fine. You’re gonna work it out and I’m always going to be here for you. It’s fine if you don’t want to talk about it, I totally understand. Just want you to know I’ll be here regardless.” She squeezed mg hands reassuringly and my heart su
