Rewriting My Heart's Fate

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I nodded and looked at my group of colleagues one last time before leaving.

Igathered my luggage and boarded the earliest fight home. On my way back, anxiety gnawed at me. I had no idea what awaited me or how it'd feel to meet old friends again

Lyla's grandma's passing reminded me of the time when Grandma had died. It had felt like my entire world had crumbled, and torrential rain had flooded my life. I was bett struggling to move forward in the storm. As soon as I got off the plane, I went straight to Lyla's city. My emotions were a mix of uncertainty for the future and a deep concem for her.

The city's nose faded away as I traveled and was replaced by the quiet scenery. It seemed as if even nature had joined in the mourning.

It was evening by the time I arrived at Lyla's place. As I stood outside the door, I took a deep breath to steady my nerves and gently knocked.

with Lyla's swollen and tear-filled eyes. She was still lost in grief over her

were enough to convey all the warmth and strength

I'm so glad you're here. I don't know what I would've done without you. I missed you

only

together for three years in high school, we'd each gone our separate ways and spread out across the country. There was no single place we all called

you to recover and be ready for it," I said as I gently patted her back. My heart ached even more for her as I sensed her tremble. "Lyla, I understand this is hard on you, but trust that time will ease the pain. What will remain are our cherished memories of your

strong, to keep chasing your dreams, and

brimming laher eyes. The hint of

to retur

right, Eve. I can't stay in sadness forever Grandma wouldn't want that too. I'll try

like we always have. We

I passed away.