Leonard's eyes scanned the empty rooms of his house, a sense of desperation growing inside him. Natasha was nowhere to be found. He had tried calling her, texting her, but all his attempts had been met with silence. Her phone went straight to voicemail, and even her family didn't know where she was. A wave of guilt washed over him, followed by a crushing sense of regret. He realized too late that he had hurt her deeply, that his cowardice had led to her disappearance. He blamed himself for being so weak, for running away when things got hard. If only he had been brave enough to face the truth, to talk to Natasha about his doubts and fears. If only he had been honest with himself and with her. He would have handled the whole thing differently, probably calling off the wedding or having an open and honest conversation with Natasha. But he had been a coward, running away from his responsibilities, from his feelings, and from the woman he loved. Now, he was left with the bitter taste of regret, wondering if he would ever get the chance to make things right.
Leonard's mind was consumed by thoughts of Natasha, of the pain he had caused her, and of the uncertainty of their future. He needed to apologize to her, to beg for her forgiveness, but she was nowhere to be found. He felt lost and helpless, unsure of where to start looking for her or how to make amends for his mistakes. He was still lost in his thought and didn't noticed his son in the sitting room. “ Welcome home Dad” Abel greeted, Leonard's eyes gazed lovingly at his son, Abel, who was sitting on the couch, watching TV. It had been a few weeks since Hannah had introduced them, and Leonard had been making up for lost time. He had brought Abel to stay with him, determined to make amends for the years he had been absent from his life. As he looked at Abel, Leonard's heart swelled with pride and love. He had missed out on so much, but he was determined to be there for Abel now. He had promised Hannah that he would never let Abel suffer again, and he was committed to keeping that promise.
Leonard's thoughts turned to Hannah, and he felt a pang of regret. He had hurt her so deeply, and he didn't know if he could ever make it right. But he was determined to try. He had promised her that he would never let her suffer again, and he meant it. As he sat down beside Abel, Leonard felt a sense of peace wash over him. He knew that he still had a long way to go to make things right, but for the first time in years, he felt like he was on the right path. "Hey, buddy," Leonard said, ruffling Abel's hair. "What do you say we order some pizza and watch a movie tonight?" Abel's face lit up, and he grinned at Leonard. "Yeah! That sounds awesome, Dad!" Leonard's heart swelled with emotion as he heard Abel call him "Dad". It was a small moment, but it meant the world to him. He knew that he still had a lot to prove, but for now, he was just grateful to have a second chance.
Hannah walked into the room, a warm smile on her face as she saw Abel laughing and chatting with Leonard. It was a sight she had never thought she'd see, but now that it was happening, she couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and relief. As she approached them, Abel looked up and caught her eye, his face lighting up with excitement. "Mom! Dad and I are going to watch a movie and eat pizza!" he exclaimed. Hannah's heart swelled with love for her son, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Leonard. Despite everything that had happened, he was making an effort to connect with Abel, and it was clear that Abel was thriving as a result. "Sounds like a great plan," Hannah said, smiling at Leonard. "Can I join you?" Leonard looked up at her, his eyes searching hers for a moment before he nodded. "Of course," he said. "The more the merrier."
"A month after the wedding that never happened, Leonard resumed work following his one-month leave, and stepped into his office." Leonard's eyes glazed over as he stared at his desk, his mind wandering back to the memories he had made with Natasha. He couldn't help but smile as he remembered the countless times they had made out on that very desk, their passion and love for each other igniting with every touch. He recalled the way Natasha's eyes would sparkle as she leaned back in his chair, her legs wrapped around his waist as he devoured her lips. The way her hands would dig into his hair, pulling him closer as he explored every inch of her body. Their love-making had been intense, all-consuming, and utterly passionate. Leonard's heart would pound in his chest as he thrust into her, feeling her warmth and wetness envelop him. Natasha's moans would fill the air, mingling with his groans of pleasure as they lost themselves in each other. But then, everything had changed. Leonard had met Hannah, and his heart had been torn in two. He felt like he owed Hannah his heart, his time, and his loyalty. She had been through so much for him, and he couldn't bear the thought of hurting her.
If Hannah had found out about the wedding, she would have never forgiven him. She would have never let him close to their son, Abel. Leonard knew he had to make a choice, though it was a rash one. He had chosen Hannah and Abel, and he was determined to make it work. But as he sat at his desk, surrounded by the memories of his past love, Leonard couldn't shake off the feeling that he had made a mistake. That he had chosen the wrong woman, the wrong life. The what-ifs swirled in his head, taunting him with the possibilities of what could have been if he had chosen Natasha instead.