ARIA'S POV
That morning, I woke up more refreshed than ever. Fortunately, I felt better than after talking to Lucas.
I didn't feel the familiar tremors I usually felt whenever I was talking about anything that had to do with my past.
He was so patient with me. He didn't refute the fact that my experiences were valid. He didn't negate my feelings. He accepted it and made me feel better. He kissed me after every experience and promised that would never happen to me again.
“You're such a brave woman. My strong, brave, beautiful woman.“ He had said.
“I always feel like such a girl. Like a lost, lonely girl.“
“Your inner child isn't satisfied yet. I'm going to please her so much. I won't stop until you feel like the strong, beautiful woman I see.“
“When Brielle gave me the ointment to
