Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in my heart.

This feeling couldn't be easily expressed. There were still too many obstacles between us to overcome.

But I also knew, clearly, that this emotion had already taken root in my heart. And it couldn't be easily erased.

"Eve, what's wrong?" Ethan's concerned voice pulled me back from my thoughts.

I forced a smile and shook my head. "It's nothing. I've probably just been too tired lately and got a little distracted."

I didn't want him to notice something was off, nor did I want to burden him with anything.

He furrowed his brow, clearly not completely convinced by my words. But in the end, he chose to respect my wishes and didn't press further.

"Then, you must get some good rest. Don't overexert yourself. If you need anything, just let me know."

I nodded gratefully. My chest felt warm. Even though I couldn't express my feelings, his concern was enough to make me happy.

and we left the restaurant into

the dim streetlights casting their

you home," Ethan said with

a moment but finally nodded. Every second alone

as we sat silently next

passing streets. My heart was full of

about something lately." Ethan broke the silence in the

to look at him. My heart was

"I've been wondering, if I had stuck to my choice back then,

jolted in my chest. I didn't

breath. "Ethan, you don't need to feel guilty about what happened to me. Everyone has their own choices to

If I had

could I have been

one

could always rely on?"

went blank. The deep affection in his words left me at a