5 weeks later
*Athena*
I needed some space to gather my thoughts before seeing Sam again, so I took a trip back home. The familiarity of my childhood surroundings, the comfort of my parents' love, and the laughter of old friends offered a brief respite from the chaos of my emotions. But now, I’m back in LA, and I feel ready to confront what’s been weighing on my heart. I send Sam a text asking if I can come by to pick up my things, and to my relief, he responds with a simple ‘sure.’
Yet, a part of me hopes Bella isn’t there. In such a short time, I’ve come to love that little girl, and the thought of seeing her again fills me with both joy and sorrow. I can already picture the scene: her wide, innocent eyes lighting up at my arrival, followed by the inevitable heartbreak of saying goodb
