After returning home , Aurora and Gabriel went on their own way to lead their separate lives , barely crossing paths with each other even when they were staying under the same roof . That night Aurora preferred to spend most of her time in the bedroom , perhaps seeking solitude , but it seemed like solitude itself seeking her .
Gabriel , on the other hand , busied himself in his study room , engrossed in some pending work that required his attention .
In this way , their home became a refuge for their respective thoughts and responsibilities , creating an unintentional distance between them that night . Each lost in their own world , they slowly started to drift apart , oblivious to the longing that remained unspoken , hidden beneath the surface .
However , deep down , Aurora felt gra
